Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 17:55 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 17:55, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 68 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 66 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2375 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
66 miles
2375 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
68 minutes
17:55
19:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel19:01

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St. Keverne19:00

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English Channel, 18:41

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English Channel18:14

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Trewithian18:13

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Treworlas18:13

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Treworthal18:13

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Philleigh18:13

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St. Michael Penkevil18:12

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Tresillian18:11

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St. Clement18:11

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Truro18:11

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St. Clement18:10

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Trispen18:10

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St. Erme18:09

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St. Newlyn East18:08

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Kestle Mill18:07

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Newquay18:07

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay18:06

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Tregurrian, Newquay18:05

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Tregurrian18:05

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Tregurrian, Newquay18:04

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:55