Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 18:38 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 16 May 2026, 17:38

On Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 18:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 71 miles at an average speed of 141 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
72 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
141 mph
31 minutes
18:38
19:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:08

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:05

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:05

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:04

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:02

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall19:01

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Colan, Cornwall19:01

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Kestle Mill, Cornwall19:00

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall19:00

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Cubert, Cornwall18:59

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Holywell, Cornwall18:59

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Perranzabuloe, Cornwall18:58

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Bristol Channel18:49

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North Atlantic Ocean, 18:38