Coastguard Helicopter to Freathy, Military Road

Friday, 23 October 2026 | 10:58 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - Freathy, 23 October 2026, 09:58

On Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Freathy. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
38 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
31 minutes
10:58
11:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Military Road, Cornwall11:29

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Freathy, Cornwall11:28

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English Channel11:28

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Antony, Cornwall11:26

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Freathy, Cornwall11:23

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English Channel11:13

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Lerryn, Cornwall11:09

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall11:05

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St. Mawgan, Cornwall11:04

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:04

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay10:58