Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 14:49 | From Cornwall Airport Newquay

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Cornwall Airport Newquay - English Channel, 04 November 2026, 14:49

On Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 14:49, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGE. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 100 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
70 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
100 mph
42 minutes
14:49
15:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:30

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English Channel15:14

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Longrock, Cornwall15:14

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Penzance, Cornwall15:14

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Ludgvan, Cornwall15:13

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Gulval, Cornwall15:13

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Ludgvan, Cornwall15:12

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Crowlas, Cornwall15:12

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Ludgvan, Cornwall15:12

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St. Ives, Cornwall15:11

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Bristol Channel15:04

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Newquay, Cornwall15:02

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A3059, Cornwall15:01

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay14:49