Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Monday, 19 October 2026 | 15:31 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - Bristol Channel, 19 October 2026, 14:31

On Monday, 19 October 2026 at 15:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 57 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
58 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
33 minutes
15:31
16:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 16:03

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Bristol Channel15:44

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Trenance, Cornwall15:44

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Mawgan Porth, Cornwall15:43

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St. Mawgan, Cornwall15:43

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:42

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall15:42

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:40

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:31