Coastguard Helicopter to Mayon, Cornwall Airport Newquay

Monday, 13 April 2026 | 17:13 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Monday, 13 April 2026 at 17:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Mayon. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 84 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 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
40 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
84 mph
29 minutes
17:13
17:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Mayon, Cornwall17:32

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Mayon, Cornwall17:31

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St Just, Cornwall17:28

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Newbridge, Cornwall17:28

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Madron, Cornwall17:27

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Zennor, Cornwall17:27

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Towednack, Cornwall17:26

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Halsetown, Cornwall17:26

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St. Ives, Cornwall17:25

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Bristol Channel17:24

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Hayle, Cornwall17:24

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Camborne, Cornwall17:23

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Bristol Channel17:20

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St. Agnes, Cornwall17:19

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Bristol Channel17:19

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Perranzabuloe, Cornwall17:17

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Cubert, Cornwall17:17

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall17:16

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Newquay, Cornwall17:16

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St. Columb Minor, Cornwall17:15

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall17:15

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:14

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:13