Aircraft

Cornwall Air Ambulance Leonardo AW169 (G-CRWL) in flight during a medical mission.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Cornwall Air Ambulance AW169

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration G-CRWL
ICAO Type AW169
Model AW169
Manufacturer Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)
Airline Cornwall Air Ambulance
Livery Cornwall Air Ambulance
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210A
Thrust Each engine: 1,000 shp (750 kW)
Wingspan Rotor diameter: 12.12 m
Length 14.65 m
Height 4.5 m
MTOW 4,800 kg
Range 820 km
Capacity Up to 10 passengers or 2 stretchers crew
Cruise Speed 250 km/h
Noise Rating Around 75–81 dB (varies by phase of flight, meets modern ICAO helicopter noise standards)

📍 Location

Airport Code NQY/EGHQ
Airport Name Cornwall Airport Newquay
Viewing Spot Spitfire Corner

📷 Camera

Device Nikon D3300
Lens 55-300mm