Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 18:29 | From Irish Sea

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

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 18:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 26 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 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
8 miles
850 feet
dashboard average speed
26 mph
17 minutes
18:29
18:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:46

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:40

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:38

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:32

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Llandwrog18:32

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Bontnewydd18:31

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Pen-Lôn18:31

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Irish Sea, 18:29