Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 7:01 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - English Channel, 10 June 2026, 06:01

On Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 7:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 143 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
65 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
143 mph
28 minutes
07:01
07:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 07:28

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English Channel07:10

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Trewithian, Cornwall07:10

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Treworga, Cornwall07:10

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Treworthal, Cornwall07:10

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St. Michael Penkevil, Cornwall07:08

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Probus, Cornwall07:08

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Tresillian, Cornwall07:08

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Probus, Cornwall07:08

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Ladock, Cornwall07:07

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall07:06

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Kestle Mill, Cornwall07:05

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Newquay, Cornwall07:04

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Tregurrian, Cornwall07:03

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay07:02

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay07:01