Coastguard Helicopter to Beddgelert, A498

Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 9:43 | From Betws Garmon

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Beddgelert, A498

On Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 9:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Betws Garmon to Beddgelert. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 41 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2450 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
4 miles
2450 feet
dashboard average speed
41 mph
6 minutes
09:43
09:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A498, 09:48

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Beddgelert09:44

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Betws Garmon, 09:43