Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 21:07 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 21:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 63 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 76 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
77 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
63 minutes
21:07
22:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 22:09

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Bristol Channel21:57

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North Atlantic Ocean21:55

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Bristol Channel21:52

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North Atlantic Ocean21:50

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Bristol Channel21:49

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North Atlantic Ocean, 21:35

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North Atlantic Ocean21:26

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Bristol Channel21:25

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Holywell, Cornwall21:17

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Crantock, Cornwall21:16

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Newquay, Cornwall21:15

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Trebarva, Cornwall21:14

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:13

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:07