Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | 20:42 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 13 October 2026, 19:42

On Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 20:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 53 miles at an average speed of 133 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
53 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
133 mph
24 minutes
20:42
21:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:06

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:06

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay21:04

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall21:03

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Indian Queens, Cornwall21:02

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Fraddon, Cornwall21:02

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St. Dennis, Cornwall21:02

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall21:01

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Trethosa, Cornwall21:01

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Coombe, Cornwall21:00

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Sticker, Cornwall20:59

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St. Ewe, Cornwall20:58

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St. Goran, Cornwall20:58

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Portmellon, Cornwall20:58

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Gorran Haven, Cornwall20:57

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English Channel, 20:42