Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Friday, 17 April 2026 | 21:56 | From Gorran Haven

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

On Friday, 17 April 2026 at 21:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Gorran Haven to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
19 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
15 minutes
21:56
22:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:10

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:10

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:08

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:07

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall22:06

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Fraddon, Cornwall22:05

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Penhale, Cornwall22:05

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St. Enoder, Cornwall22:05

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Trethosa, Cornwall22:04

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall22:04

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Coombe, Cornwall22:03

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Grampound, Cornwall22:02

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Grampound with Creed, Cornwall22:02

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St. Ewe, Cornwall22:01

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St. Goran, Cornwall22:01

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Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall22:00

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Boswinger22:00

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English Channel21:59

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Derby's Lane, Cornwall21:56