Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 20:31 | From Padstow

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

On Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 20:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Padstow to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
14 miles
875 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
11 minutes
20:31
20:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay20:41

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay20:41

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay20:39

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay20:37

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Tregurrian, Newquay20:36

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Tregurrian, Tregurrian20:36

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St. Eval, St. Eval20:34

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Treyarnon, Treyarnon20:34

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Constantine Bay, Constantine Bay20:34

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Harlyn, Harlyn20:33

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Trevone, Padstow20:32

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Bristol Channel20:32

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Tregirls Lane, Padstow20:31