Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 | 21:08 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - North Atlantic Ocean, 16 June 2026, 20:08

On Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 21:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 67 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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
68 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
45 minutes
21:08
21:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 21:53

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North Atlantic Ocean21:35

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Bristol Channel21:14

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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall21:14

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Tregurrian, Cornwall21:13

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Newquay, Cornwall21:12

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:11

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:08