Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 22:11 | From Bristol Channel

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

On Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 22:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
33 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
25 minutes
22:11
22:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:35

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:34

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:33

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay22:30

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Newquay, Cornwall22:29

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Bristol Channel, 22:14

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Bristol Channel22:11