Coastguard Helicopter to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 11:34 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - Cornwall Airport Newquay, 28 October 2026, 11:34

On Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:34, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 130 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2150 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
39 miles
2150 feet
dashboard average speed
130 mph
18 minutes
11:34
11:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:52

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay11:50

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall11:47

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St Dennis, Cornwall11:47

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall11:46

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Stenalees, Cornwall11:45

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Penwithick, Cornwall11:45

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Trethurgy, Cornwall11:44

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Luxulyan, Cornwall11:43

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Lanlivery, Cornwall11:43

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Lanivet, Cornwall11:41

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Egloshayle, Cornwall11:41

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Mount Charles, Cornwall11:40

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Egloshayle, Cornwall11:40

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Wadebridge, Cornwall11:39

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Bodieve, Cornwall11:39

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Chapel Amble, Cornwall11:39

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Pityme, Cornwall11:38

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Roserrow Airstrip11:38

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Trebetherick, Cornwall11:38

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Polzeath, Cornwall11:37

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New Polzeath, Cornwall11:37

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Bristol Channel, 11:35

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Bristol Channel11:34