Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 9:22 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - North Atlantic Ocean, 14 May 2026, 08:22

On Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 9:22, 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 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 92 miles at an average speed of 142 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
92 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
142 mph
39 minutes
09:22
10:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 10:01

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North Atlantic Ocean09:39

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Bristol Channel09:27

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Crantock, Cornwall09:27

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Bristol Channel09:26

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Newquay, Cornwall09:25

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:24

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:22