Coastguard Helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital Heliport, Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital Heliport

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 5:22 | From Irish Sea

On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 5:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital Heliport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 feet.

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.

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