Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 9 March 2026 | 20:40 | From Cawsand

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

On Monday, 9 March 2026 at 20:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cawsand to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 55 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 41 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
38 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
41 mph
56 minutes
20:40
21:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:35

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:33

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:32

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:30

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St. Columb Major, St. Columb Major21:28

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Gluvian, St. Columb Major21:27

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St. Columb Major, St. Columb Major21:26

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Roche, Roche21:26

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Bugle, Bugle21:25

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Bilberry, Bilberry21:25

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Luxulyan, Luxulyan21:24

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Lanlivery, Lanlivery21:23

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Lostwithiel, Lostwithiel21:22

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St. Winnow, St. Winnow21:22

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Lerryn, Lerryn21:21

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Lanreath, Lanreath21:21

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Pelynt, Pelynt21:19

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Polperro, Polperro21:19

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Talland, Looe21:19

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West Looe, Looe21:19

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Hannafore, Looe21:18

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English Channel21:14

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Maker-with-Rame, Maker-with-Rame21:14

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The Earl's Drive, Cawsand21:13

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Cawsand, Cawsand20:40