Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 11:12 | From Padstow

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

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 11:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Padstow to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
10 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
8 minutes
11:12
11:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:20

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:18

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:17

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Tregurrian11:16

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Mawgan Porth11:16

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St. Eval11:15

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RAF St Eval, St Eval11:15

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St. Eval11:15

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Penrose11:15

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St. Merryn11:14

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Trevone, Padstow11:13

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Tregirls Lane, 11:12