Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Friday, 3 April 2026 | 10:22 | From English Channel

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

On Friday, 3 April 2026 at 10:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 102 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 131 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3025 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
131 miles
3025 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
102 minutes
10:22
12:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:04

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:01

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:59

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall11:55

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St Dennis, Cornwall11:54

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall11:53

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Treverbyn, Cornwall11:53

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Stenalees, Cornwall11:52

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Trethurgy, Cornwall11:51

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St Blazey, Cornwall11:50

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Par, Cornwall11:49

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Fowey, Cornwall11:48

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Polruan, Cornwall11:47

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English Channel, 10:22