Coastguard Helicopter to North Atlantic Ocean

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 9:39 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - North Atlantic Ocean, 29 October 2026, 09:39

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 9:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to North Atlantic Ocean. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 50 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
51 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
24 minutes
09:39
10:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Atlantic Ocean10:03

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North Atlantic Ocean, 10:03

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North Atlantic Ocean09:58

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Bristol Channel09:47

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Perranzabuloe, Cornwall09:46

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Holywell, Cornwall09:45

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Cubert, Cornwall09:45

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Crantock, Cornwall09:45

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Newquay, Cornwall09:44

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St. Columb Minor, Cornwall09:43

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall09:42

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:42

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay09:39