Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Friday, 27 March 2026 | 19:58 | From St. Merryn

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from St. Merryn to Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Friday, 27 March 2026 at 19:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St. Merryn to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 750 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
13 miles
750 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
16 minutes
19:58
20:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay20:13

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay20:12

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall20:11

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Gluvian, Cornwall20:11

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Talskiddy, Cornwall20:10

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St. Mawgan, Cornwall20:10

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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall20:10

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St. Eval, Cornwall20:08

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Bristol Channel, 20:07

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Constantine Bay, Cornwall20:06

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:06

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:04

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:04

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:03

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:01

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St. Merryn, Cornwall19:59

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St. Merryn, Cornwall19:58