Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 16:24 | From Pen-Lôn

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 16:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Pen-Lôn to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 32 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 750 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
5 miles
750 feet
dashboard average speed
32 mph
9 minutes
16:24
16:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:32

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:31

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:29

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:27

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Llandwrog16:27

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Bontnewydd16:26

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Pen-Lôn16:25

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16:24