Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 21:22 | From Bristol Channel

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

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 21:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 38 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 24 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
15 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
24 mph
38 minutes
21:22
22:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:00

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:59

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:57

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:55

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Newquay, Cornwall21:53

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Trebarva, Cornwall21:53

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall21:52

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:49

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Newquay, Cornwall21:49

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Tregurrian, Cornwall21:48

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Newquay, Cornwall21:47

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Trevarrian, Cornwall21:47

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Newquay, Cornwall21:47

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Bristol Channel, 21:44

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Bristol Channel21:22