Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | 14:20 | From Caernarfon Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 14:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
28 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
62 mph
28 minutes
14:20
14:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Irish Sea, 14:47

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Irish Sea14:31

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Dinas Dinlle14:29

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon14:28

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon14:20