Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 14:21 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 14:21, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 49 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
65 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
50 minutes
14:21
15:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:10

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English Channel14:40

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Bohortha, Cornwall14:40

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Portscatho, Cornwall14:39

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Trewithian, Cornwall14:38

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Philleigh, Cornwall14:37

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St. Michael Penkevil, Cornwall14:36

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Probus, Cornwall14:35

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Ladock, Cornwall14:34

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall14:34

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St. Enoder, Cornwall14:34

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall14:33

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall14:32

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Cornwall, Cornwall14:31

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B3276, Cornwall14:31

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:21

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