Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 11:54 | From North Atlantic Ocean

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

On Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 11:54, 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 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 169 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
169 mph
25 minutes
11:54
12:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:19

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:19

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:17

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:15

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall12:15

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St. Columb Minor, Cornwall12:14

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Riverside Holiday Camp, Cornwall12:14

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Cubert, Cornwall12:13

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Holywell, Cornwall12:13

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Perranzabuloe, Cornwall12:13

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Bristol Channel12:07

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Treveal Cove viewpoint, Cornwall12:06

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Zennor, Cornwall12:06

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Porthmeor, Cornwall12:05

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Porthmoina Cove, Cornwall12:05

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Morvah, Cornwall12:05

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Boscaswell, Cornwall12:04

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St Just, Cornwall12:04

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Bristol Channel12:04

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North Atlantic Ocean, 11:54