Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 17:59 | From Irish Sea

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

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 17:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
32 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
27 minutes
17:59
18:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:25

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:23

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:21

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:15

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Llandwrog18:14

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Pen-Lôn18:13

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Hermon18:12

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Irish Sea, 17:59