Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 15:39 | From North Atlantic Ocean

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

On Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 15:39, 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 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 167 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 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
70 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
167 mph
25 minutes
15:39
16:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:04

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:00

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall15:59

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St. Columb Minor, Cornwall15:59

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Newquay, Cornwall15:58

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Cubert, Cornwall15:58

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Bristol Channel15:54

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Morvah, Cornwall15:50

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Bristol Channel15:48

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North Atlantic Ocean, 15:39