Coastguard Helicopter to Padstow, Tregirls Lane

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 9:27 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Padstow, Tregirls Lane

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 9:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Padstow. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 60 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 73 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
74 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
61 minutes
09:27
10:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Tregirls Lane, 10:27

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Padstow10:27

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Atlantic Terrace, 10:25

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Atlantic Terrace, 10:23

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Atlantic Terrace, 10:22

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New Polzeath10:18

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St. Minver Highlands10:18

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Bristol Channel10:16

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New Polzeath10:15

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St. Minver Highlands10:14

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Bristol Channel09:34

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Crantock09:33

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Newquay09:32

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Porth, Newquay09:32

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay09:31

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St. Columb Minor09:31

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St. Columb Major09:30

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Newquay09:30

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St. Columb Major09:30

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:29

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:27