Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Cornwall Airport Newquay

Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 15:02

On Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 15:02 at 15:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cornwall Airport Newquay and is now flying over Bristol Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGK. The flight has been in the air for 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGK
Helicopter: G-MCGK

The helicopter G-MCGK 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: Steve Lynes

Distance travelled
19 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
23 minutes
15:02
15:24:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel15:24

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Bristol Channel15:21

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Crantock, Cornwall15:21

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Newquay, Cornwall15:20

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Kestle Mill, Cornwall15:19

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall15:19

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Colan, Cornwall15:19

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St. Columb Major, Cornwall15:18

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:16

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Cornwall Airport Newquay, Newquay15:02