Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 11:46 | From North Atlantic Ocean

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter North Atlantic Ocean - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 16 September 2026, 10:46

On Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 11:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from North Atlantic Ocean to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
45 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
31 minutes
11:46
12:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:17

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:16

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:16

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:14

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:14

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay12:13

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall12:12

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Colan, Cornwall12:12

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Trebarva, Cornwall12:12

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Newquay, Cornwall12:10

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Bristol Channel11:59

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North Atlantic Ocean, 11:58

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North Atlantic Ocean11:46