Coastguard Helicopter to Ffestiniog, Quarry Incline

Sunday, 25 January 2026 | 16:06 | From Caernarfon Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Ffestiniog, Quarry Incline

On Sunday, 25 January 2026 at 16:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Ffestiniog. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2700 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
19 miles
2700 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
23 minutes
16:06
16:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Quarry Incline, 16:29

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Nantmor16:22

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Dolbenmaen16:20

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Clynnog16:19

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Llanllyfni16:19

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Tal-y-sarn16:18

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Llanllyfni16:18

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Tal-y-sarn16:18

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Pen-y-groes16:17

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Y Groeslon16:17

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Llandwrog16:17

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Dinas Dinlle16:16

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Llanfaglan16:16

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:15

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon16:06