Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Gorran Haven

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | 15:30

On Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | 15:30 at 15:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Gorran Haven and is now flying over North Atlantic Ocean. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGI. The flight has been in the air for 64 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 82 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGI
Helicopter: G-MCGI

The helicopter G-MCGI 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: CG Rescue G-MCGI MG 0869.jpg by Ronnie Robertson Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CG_Rescue_G-MCGI_MG_0869.jpg

Distance travelled
83 miles
525 feet
dashboard average speed
77 mph
65 minutes
15:30
16:34:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean16:34

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North Atlantic Ocean, 16:10

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North Atlantic Ocean16:06

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English Channel15:49

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Coverack, Cornwall15:48

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St. Keverne, Cornwall15:48

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English Channel15:47

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Porthoustock, Cornwall15:47

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English Channel15:47

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St Keverne, Cornwall15:46

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English Channel15:45

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Maenporth, Cornwall15:45

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Maenporth15:44

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Falmouth, Cornwall15:44

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English Channel15:37

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Derby's Lane, Cornwall15:31

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Gorran Haven, Cornwall15:30