Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 16:07 | From Rock

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

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 16:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Rock to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
16 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
19 minutes
16:07
16:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:25

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:21

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:20

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:19

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:17

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St. Columb Major16:16

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Gluvian, St. Columb Major16:16

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Talskiddy, St. Columb Major16:15

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St. Columb Major16:15

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St. Ervan16:14

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St. Columb Major16:14

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Rumford16:14

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St Ervan16:13

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RNAS St. Merryn16:13

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St. Merryn16:13

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Harlyn16:12

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Trevone16:12

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Trevone, Padstow16:10

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Padstow16:09

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New Polzeath16:08

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Trebetherick16:07

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Rock Road, 16:07