Coastguard Helicopter to Pentewan

Saturday, 28 February 2026 | 9:49 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Pentewan

On Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 9:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Pentewan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
43 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
37 minutes
09:49
10:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Pentewan, 10:26

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English Channel10:23

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Fowey10:22

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Polruan10:21

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Fowey10:21

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Polruan10:21

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Lanteglos10:20

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Golant10:20

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St. Winnow10:19

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Lostwithiel10:16

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Lanlivery10:15

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Luxulyan10:14

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Bugle10:14

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Roche10:14

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Treverbyn10:13

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Roche10:13

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel10:13

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Nanpean10:12

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Trethosa10:11

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Grampound Road10:10

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Ladock10:09

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Grampound Road10:09

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Ladock10:08

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St. Enoder10:07

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Penhale10:07

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St. Enoder10:06

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St. Newlyn East10:06

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St. Columb Major10:06

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St. Columb Minor10:05

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay10:05

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Porth, Newquay10:04

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Tregurrian, Newquay10:04

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:49