Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 17:35 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - North Atlantic Ocean, 16 May 2026, 16:35

On Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 17:35, 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 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 925 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
70 miles
925 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
40 minutes
17:35
18:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 18:15

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North Atlantic Ocean18:01

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Bristol Channel17:49

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Newquay, Cornwall17:48

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Bristol Channel17:47

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Newquay, Cornwall17:46

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:46

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:35