Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 16:02 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 15 October 2026, 15:02

On Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 16:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
7 miles
1050 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
4 minutes
16:02
16:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:05

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay16:05

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Newquay, Cornwall16:04

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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall16:04

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Bristol Channel, 16:02