Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Monday, 20 April 2026 | 11:24 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - North Atlantic Ocean, 20 April 2026, 10:24

On Monday, 20 April 2026 at 11:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 151 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
68 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
151 mph
27 minutes
11:24
11:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 11:51

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North Atlantic Ocean11:40

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Bristol Channel11:30

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Perranzabuloe, Cornwall11:29

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Holywell, Cornwall11:29

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Cubert, Cornwall11:28

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Newquay, Cornwall11:28

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Colan, Cornwall11:28

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Quintrell Road, Cornwall11:27

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:24