Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Monday, 27 April 2026 | 16:10 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean

On Monday, 27 April 2026 at 16:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 63 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 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
39 miles
450 feet
dashboard average speed
63 mph
38 minutes
16:10
16:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 16:47

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North Atlantic Ocean16:28

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Bristol Channel16:18

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Holywell, Cornwall16:18

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Crantock, Cornwall16:17

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Newquay, Cornwall16:16

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:15

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:10