Coastguard Helicopter to Capel Curig, Capel Curig

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 16:39 | From Caernarfon Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Capel Curig, Capel Curig

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 16:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Capel Curig. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGZ
Helicopter: G-MCGZ

The helicopter G-MCGZ 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: Andrewrabbott

Distance travelled
36 miles
2525 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
31 minutes
16:39
17:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Capel Curig, 17:10

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Capel Curig17:05

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Bethesda17:03

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Braichmelyn17:02

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Bethesda17:02

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Tregarth17:01

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Pentir17:00

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Rhiwlas17:00

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Penisarwaun17:00

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Cwm-y-glo16:59

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Llanrug16:59

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Caeathro16:58

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Rhostryfan16:58

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Bontnewydd16:57

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Rhostryfan16:57

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Y Groeslon16:56

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Llandwrog16:56

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Pen-y-groes16:56

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Clynnog16:54

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Pant Glas16:54

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Clynnog16:51

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Dinas Dinlle16:49

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:48

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:39