Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 13:25 | From Praa Sands
On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 13:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Praa Sands to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 feet.
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
Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:46
Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:45
Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:44
Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:42
Tregurrian, Newquay13:41
St. Columb Minor, Newquay13:41
Porth, Newquay13:40
St. Columb Minor, Newquay13:40
Kestle Mill13:40
St. Newlyn East13:38
Goonhavern13:38
Perranzabuloe13:36
Blackwater13:35
Redruth13:34
Tuckingmill13:33
Tuckingmill, Camborne13:33
Beacon, Camborne13:32
Barripper, Camborne13:32
Barripper13:32
Carnhell Green13:31
Praze-An-Beeble13:31
Leedstown13:31
Townshend13:30
Godolphin Cross13:30
Germoe13:29
Castle Drive, 13:25
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