Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 15:28 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 15:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 63 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
63 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
37 minutes
15:28
16:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 16:04

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North Atlantic Ocean15:55

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Bristol Channel15:44

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Holywell, Cornwall15:44

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Crantock, Cornwall15:43

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Treago Farm, Cornwall15:43

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Crantock, Cornwall15:43

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Newquay, Cornwall15:43

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Porth, Cornwall15:41

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Tregurrian, Cornwall15:41

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:41

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:28