Coastguard Helicopter to Port Isaac, Westwinds

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 16:50 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 16:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Port Isaac. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 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
16 miles
1325 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
10 minutes
16:50
17:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Westwinds, Cornwall17:00

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Port Isaac, Cornwall16:59

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Bristol Channel16:59

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Port Isaac, Cornwall16:58

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St Minver, Cornwall16:57

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Pityme, Cornwall16:57

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St. Breock, Cornwall16:57

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Rock, Cornwall16:57

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St. Breock, Cornwall16:56

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St Issey, Cornwall16:56

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St. Issey, Cornwall16:55

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St Issey, Cornwall16:55

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St. Issey, Cornwall16:55

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall16:55

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Mawgan-in-Pydar, Cornwall16:54

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall16:53

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:52

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:50