Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 13:04 | From Bristol Channel

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

On Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 13:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 35 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 68 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
68 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
35 minutes
13:04
13:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:39

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:38

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay13:36

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall13:35

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St. Mawgan, Cornwall13:34

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St. Eval, Cornwall13:33

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Bristol Channel, 13:16

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Bristol Channel13:04