Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Saturday, 14 March 2026 | 14:35 | From North Atlantic Ocean

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

On Saturday, 14 March 2026 at 14:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 72 miles at an average speed of 147 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
72 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
147 mph
30 minutes
14:35
15:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:04

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:01

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St. Columb Major, St. Columb Major15:00

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Newquay, Newquay15:00

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St. Columb Major, St. Columb Major14:59

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St. Columb Minor, St. Columb Minor14:59

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay14:58

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Porth, Newquay14:58

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Bristol Channel14:45

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North Atlantic Ocean, 14:35