Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 18:44 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - Bristol Channel, 17 October 2026, 17:44

On Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 18:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 70 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 80 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2475 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
80 miles
2475 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
71 minutes
18:44
19:54
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 19:54

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Bristol Channel19:25

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Newquay, Cornwall19:24

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Trebarva, Cornwall19:24

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Colan, Cornwall19:24

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A3059, Cornwall19:23

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay19:19

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Newquay, Cornwall19:18

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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall19:18

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Bristol Channel19:08

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Crantock, Cornwall19:08

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Newquay, Cornwall19:06

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Kestle Mill, Cornwall19:05

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall19:05

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St. Newlyn East, Cornwall19:05

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Penhale, Cornwall19:04

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall19:04

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Whitecross, Cornwall19:03

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Indian Queens, Cornwall19:03

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A3059, Cornwall19:01

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay18:44