Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 | 11:09 | From Gorran Haven

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Gorran Haven to Cornwall Airport Newquay

On Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 11:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Gorran Haven to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 92 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
23 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
15 minutes
11:09
11:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:24

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:23

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:22

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Newquay, Cornwall11:21

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Tregurrian, Cornwall11:20

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Newquay, Cornwall11:19

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St. Columb Minor, Cornwall11:19

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Colan, Cornwall11:19

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall11:18

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Ladock, Cornwall11:16

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Grampound Road, Cornwall11:15

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Probus, Cornwall11:15

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Grampound, Cornwall11:14

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Tregony, Cornwall11:14

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Tregony with Cuby, Cornwall11:14

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St. Ewe, Cornwall11:14

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St. Goran, Cornwall11:13

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Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall11:12

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Derby's Lane, Cornwall11:09