Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Friday, 6 March 2026 | 11:15 | From Bristol Channel

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

On Friday, 6 March 2026 at 11:15, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
30 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
22 minutes
11:15
11:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:37

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:35

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:33

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:32

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St. Columb Major11:30

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay11:30

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Kestle Mill11:29

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St. Newlyn East11:29

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Cubert11:28

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Perranzabuloe11:27

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Perranporth11:27

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Bristol Channel11:26

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St. Agnes11:25

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Bristol Channel11:22

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B3301, 11:21

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Camborne11:21

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Connor Downs11:20

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Gwinear-Gwithian11:20

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Phillack, Hayle11:17

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Uny Lelant, St. Ives11:17

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Carbis Bay, St. Ives11:15

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Bristol Channel, 11:15