Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Sunday, 17 May 2026 | 9:36 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 17 May 2026, 08:36

On Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 9:36, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 58 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1075 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
10 miles
1075 feet
dashboard average speed
58 mph
10 minutes
09:36
09:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:45

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:44

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:43

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall09:41

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Newquay, Cornwall09:40

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:38

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:36