Coastguard Helicopter to Pentewan, The Quay

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | 14:24 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - Pentewan, 03 November 2026, 14:24

On Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 14:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Pentewan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 57 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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
15 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
16 minutes
14:24
14:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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The Quay, Cornwall14:40

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Pentewan, Cornwall14:39

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London Apprentice, Cornwall14:38

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Polgooth, Cornwall14:38

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall14:37

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Foxhole, Cornwall14:37

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Nanpean, Cornwall14:36

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St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall14:36

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Indian Queens, Cornwall14:35

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall14:34

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:33

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:24