Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 19:26 | From Newquay

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

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 19:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 40 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1525 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
9 miles
1525 feet
dashboard average speed
40 mph
14 minutes
19:26
19:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:39

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:37

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St. Columb Major19:35

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Colan19:35

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St. Columb Minor19:35

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay19:34

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Porth, Newquay19:34

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The Crescent, 19:26