Coastguard Helicopter to Newquay, Beach Road

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 17:31 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Newquay, Beach Road

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 17:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 18 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
5 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
18 mph
16 minutes
17:31
17:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beach Road, 17:46

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Newquay17:41

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Porth, Newquay17:39

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay17:39

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Tregurrian, Newquay17:39

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:38

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:31