Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 22:41 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 22:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 75 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 115 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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

116 miles

1225 feet

92 mph

76 minutes

22:41

23:56

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 23:56

English Channel, 23:32

English Channel, 23:28

English Channel22:56

Mevagissey, Cornwall22:55

London Apprentice, Cornwall22:55

Sticker, Cornwall22:54

St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall22:54

Coombe, Cornwall22:53

St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall22:53

Nanpean, Cornwall22:53

Trethosa, Cornwall22:53

St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall22:52

St. Dennis, Cornwall22:52

Indian Queens, Cornwall22:52

St. Enoder, Cornwall22:51

St. Columb Major, Cornwall22:50

Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:50

Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:41

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