Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 10:43

On Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 10:43 at 10:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay and is now flying over St. Stephen-in-Brannel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight has been in the air for 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2700 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
35 miles
2700 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
30 minutes
10:43
11:12:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall11:12

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall11:12

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Treverbyn, Cornwall11:11

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Stenalees, Cornwall11:11

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Penwithick, Cornwall11:10

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Trethurgy, Cornwall11:10

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St. Austell, Cornwall11:09

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London Apprentice, Cornwall11:08

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Polgooth, Cornwall11:08

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St. Ewe, Cornwall11:07

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Sticker, Cornwall11:07

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London Apprentice, Cornwall11:07

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Grampound, Cornwall11:07

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Coombe, Cornwall11:06

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Ladock, Cornwall11:05

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Grampound Road, Cornwall11:05

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Ladock, Cornwall11:04

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St. Enoder, Cornwall11:04

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall11:04

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St. Enoder, Cornwall11:03

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall11:02

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Cubert, Cornwall11:01

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Crantock, Cornwall11:00

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Bristol Channel10:57

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Newquay, Cornwall10:55

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:55

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:43