Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 12:24 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

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

On Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 12:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
66 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
39 minutes
12:24
13:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 13:02

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Bristol Channel12:26

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St. Eval, Cornwall12:26

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Trenance, Cornwall12:26

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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall12:25

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Newquay, Cornwall12:25

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:24

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:24