Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | 19:35 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - North Atlantic Ocean, 15 September 2026, 18:35

On Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 19:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 825 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGE
Helicopter: G-MCGE

The helicopter G-MCGE 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: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
49 miles
825 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
38 minutes
19:35
20:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean, 20:12

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North Atlantic Ocean20:08

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Bristol Channel19:53

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Newquay, Cornwall19:52

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Carloggas, Cornwall19:52

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:51

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:35