Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 7:56 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 7:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 10 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 0 feet.

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