Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | 9:46 | From North Atlantic Ocean

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

On Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 9:46, 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 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 150 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3125 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
43 miles
3125 feet
dashboard average speed
150 mph
18 minutes
09:46
10:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:01

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:00

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Newquay, Cornwall09:59

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Bristol Channel, 09:46

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North Atlantic Ocean09:46