Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Monday, 25 May 2026 | 8:49 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - Bristol Channel, 25 May 2026, 07:49

On Monday, 25 May 2026 at 8:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 36 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
19 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
36 mph
32 minutes
08:49
09:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 09:20

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Bristol Channel09:13

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Treyarnon, Cornwall09:12

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St. Merryn, Cornwall09:12

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St. Eval, Cornwall09:12

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RAF St Eval, St Eval09:11

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St. Eval, Cornwall09:11

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall09:11

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Mawgan-in-Pydar, Cornwall09:10

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A3059, Cornwall09:09

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay08:49