Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 12:41 | From Bristol Channel

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

On Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 12:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 144 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2925 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
44 miles
2925 feet
dashboard average speed
144 mph
19 minutes
12:41
12:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:59

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:58

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:57

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St. Columb Major, St. Columb Major12:54

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St Dennis, St Dennis12:54

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, St. Stephen-in-Brannel12:53

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Treverbyn, Treverbyn12:52

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Stenalees, Stenalees12:52

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Penwithick, Penwithick12:51

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Bristol Channel, 12:41