Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 23 March 2026 | 6:22 | From North Atlantic Ocean

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

On Monday, 23 March 2026 at 6:22, 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 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 134 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
69 miles
825 feet
dashboard average speed
134 mph
31 minutes
06:22
06:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay06:53

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay06:52

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay06:51

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay06:49

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Tregurrian, Newquay06:48

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St. Columb Minor, Newquay06:48

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Bristol Channel06:34

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North Atlantic Ocean, 06:22