Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Monday, 9 March 2026 | 10:03 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Monday, 9 March 2026 at 10:03, 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 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 56 miles at an average speed of 111 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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
56 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
111 mph
31 minutes
10:03
10:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 10:34

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North Atlantic Ocean10:23

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Bristol Channel10:09

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay10:09

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Porth, Newquay10:09

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Tregurrian, Newquay10:08

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:07

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:03