Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Sunday, 15 February 2026 | 19:04 | From Padstow

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 19:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Padstow to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2875 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGF
Helicopter: G-MCGF

The helicopter G-MCGF is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: The Carlisle Kid

Distance travelled
31 miles
2875 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
21 minutes
19:04
19:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:24

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:22

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:19

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St. Columb Major19:16

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St. Dennis19:16

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St Dennis19:15

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel19:14

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Treverbyn19:14

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Stenalees19:13

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Penwithick19:12

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Trethurgy19:11

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Luxulyan19:11

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St Blazey19:11

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Luxulyan19:09

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Lanivet19:09

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Withiel19:08

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St. Columb Major19:08

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St. Wenn19:07

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St. Breock19:06

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Whitecross19:06

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St Issey19:05

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Tregirls Lane, 19:04