Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 16:33 | From North Atlantic Ocean

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

On Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 16:33, 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 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 67 miles at an average speed of 136 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
68 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
136 mph
30 minutes
16:33
17:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:01

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:59

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:58

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall16:57

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Cornwall, Cornwall16:57

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St. Columb Minor, Cornwall16:56

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Cubert, Cornwall16:55

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Holywell, Cornwall16:55

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Perranzabuloe, Cornwall16:54

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Bristol Channel16:44

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North Atlantic Ocean, 16:33