Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | 16:16 | From New Polzeath

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

On Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 16:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from New Polzeath to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 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
27 miles
2075 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
24 minutes
16:16
16:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:39

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:39

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:37

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:35

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:35

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:34

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Tregurrian, Newquay16:34

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Tregurrian, Tregurrian16:33

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Tregurrian, Newquay16:33

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Mawgan Porth, Mawgan Porth16:32

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Bristol Channel16:17

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Trebetherick, Trebetherick16:17

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Bristol Channel16:16

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Atlantic Terrace, New Polzeath16:16