Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | 15:42 | From Padstow

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

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 15:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Padstow to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
16 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
13 minutes
15:42
15:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:55

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:54

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:53

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:51

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Tregurrian, Newquay15:50

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Tregurrian15:49

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Mawgan Porth15:49

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Trenance15:49

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St. Eval15:47

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Treyarnon15:47

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Constantine Bay15:46

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St. Merryn15:46

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Constantine Bay15:45

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Harlyn15:45

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Trevone, Padstow15:44

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Trebetherick15:44

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Padstow15:43

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Trebetherick15:43

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Rock15:42

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South Quay, 15:42

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