Coastguard Helicopter to St. Issey, Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway

Friday, 13 March 2026 | 10:27 | From New Polzeath

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from New Polzeath to St. Issey

On Friday, 13 March 2026 at 10:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from New Polzeath to St. Issey. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 17 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 825 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
5 miles
825 feet
dashboard average speed
17 mph
17 minutes
10:27
10:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway, St. Issey10:43

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Wadebridge, Wadebridge10:43

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Rock, Rock10:42

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Trebetherick, Trebetherick10:41

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Baby Beach Lane, New Polzeath10:27

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New Polzeath, New Polzeath10:27