Coastguard Helicopter to St. Eval, Bedruthan Steps

Friday, 10 April 2026 | 9:13 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Cornwall Airport Newquay to St. Eval

On Friday, 10 April 2026 at 9:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to St. Eval. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 29 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
7 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
29 mph
15 minutes
09:13
09:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall09:28

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St. Eval, Cornwall09:17

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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall09:17

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St. Mawgan, Cornwall09:16

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:16

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall09:16

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:15

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:13