Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 10 October 2026 | 15:22 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - English Channel, 10 October 2026, 14:22

On Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 15:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 55 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 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

66 miles

1375 feet

71 mph

56 minutes

15:22

16:17

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 16:17

English Channel, 16:12

English Channel15:50

Bristol Channel15:35

Trevarrian, Cornwall15:35

Newquay, Cornwall15:33

Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:31

Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:22

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