Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 17:35 | From Trefriw

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 17:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Trefriw to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 49 miles at an average speed of 104 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2475 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
50 miles
2475 feet
dashboard average speed
104 mph
29 minutes
17:35
18:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Irish Sea, 18:04

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Irish Sea17:49

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Glan-yr-afon17:47

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Llangoed17:47

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Beaumaris17:46

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Llangoed17:46

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Aber17:45

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Abergwyngregyn17:45

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Llanllechid17:44

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Bethesda17:43

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Braichmelyn17:42

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Bethesda17:41

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Trefriw, 17:35