Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Friday, 25 September 2026 | 21:09 | From New Polzeath

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter New Polzeath - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 25 September 2026, 20:09

On Friday, 25 September 2026 at 21:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from New Polzeath to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
16 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
16 minutes
21:09
21:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:25

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:24

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:22

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:21

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall21:19

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St. Ervan, Cornwall21:18

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Rumford, Cornwall21:18

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall21:18

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Rumford, Cornwall21:18

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall21:17

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Padstow, Cornwall21:16

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Trebetherick, Cornwall21:15

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Bristol Channel, 21:14

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Atlantic Mews, Cornwall21:12

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Atlantic Mews, Cornwall21:11

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Baby Beach Lane, Cornwall21:09