Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Monday, 2 March 2026 | 18:21 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean

On Monday, 2 March 2026 at 18:21, 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 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 46 miles at an average speed of 89 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 725 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
725 feet
dashboard average speed
89 mph
32 minutes
18:21
18:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 18:53

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North Atlantic Ocean18:50

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Bristol Channel18:36

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Trevarrian18:36

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Tregurrian, Newquay18:35

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Tregurrian18:35

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Tregurrian, Newquay18:35

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:33

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:21