Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | 17:37 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 03 June 2026, 16:37

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 17:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 173 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 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
34 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
173 mph
12 minutes
17:37
17:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:49

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay17:47

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall17:47

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Bristol Channel, 17:37