Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 30 March 2026 | 14:44 | From North Atlantic Ocean

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

On Monday, 30 March 2026 at 14:44, 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 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 57 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
48 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
51 minutes
14:44
15:34
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:34

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:33

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall15:31

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Cornwall, Cornwall15:31

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St. Columb Minor, Cornwall15:30

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Bristol Channel, 15:20

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Bristol Channel14:52

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North Atlantic Ocean14:44