Coastguard Helicopter to New Polzeath, Atlantic Mews

Friday, 25 September 2026 | 20:39 | From St. Merryn

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter St. Merryn - New Polzeath, 25 September 2026, 19:39

On Friday, 25 September 2026 at 20:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St. Merryn to New Polzeath. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 40 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
12 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
40 mph
18 minutes
20:39
20:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Atlantic Mews, Cornwall20:57

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New Polzeath, Cornwall20:56

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St. Minver Highlands, Cornwall20:55

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New Polzeath, Cornwall20:50

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Trebetherick, Cornwall20:50

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Padstow, Cornwall20:48

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Harlyn, Cornwall20:48

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:47

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:42

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:40

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St. Merryn, Cornwall20:39