Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 8:48 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean

On Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 8:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 47 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
47 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
43 minutes
08:48
09:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 09:31

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North Atlantic Ocean09:13

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Bristol Channel09:01

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Holywell09:00

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Crantock09:00

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Newquay08:59

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Porth, Newquay08:58

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Tregurrian, Newquay08:58

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Porth, Newquay08:58

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay08:57

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay08:48