Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Sunday, 18 October 2026 | 9:48 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - Bristol Channel, 18 October 2026, 08:48

On Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 46175 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
10 miles
46175 feet
dashboard average speed
28 mph
22 minutes
09:48
10:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 10:09

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Bristol Channel10:05

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Newquay, Cornwall10:03

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Bristol Channel10:00

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Newquay, Cornwall09:59

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Colan, Cornwall09:58

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Newquay, Cornwall09:58

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A3059, Cornwall09:58

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:56

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:48