Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 9 March 2026 | 11:21 | From Padstow

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

On Monday, 9 March 2026 at 11:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Padstow to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
15 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
13 minutes
11:21
11:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:33

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:32

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:31

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:29

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St. Columb Major, St. Columb Major11:27

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Gluvian, St. Columb Major11:26

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Talskiddy, St. Columb Major11:25

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Rumford, Rumford11:24

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Little Petherick, Little Petherick11:23

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Padstow, Padstow11:23

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Trevone, Padstow11:22

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Tregirls Lane, Padstow11:21