Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 15:12 | From Brynrefail

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

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 15:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Brynrefail to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 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
22 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
27 minutes
15:12
15:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon15:38

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon15:34

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon15:32

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon15:31

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Llandwrog15:31

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Dinas Dinlle15:30

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Pen-Lôn15:30

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Rhosyr15:29

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Dwyran15:29

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Rhosyr15:29

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Dwyran15:28

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Llanfairpwllgwyngyll15:28

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Brynsiencyn15:27

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Llanddaniel Fab15:27

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Star15:27

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Penmynydd15:26

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Pentraeth15:25

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Red Wharf Bay15:24

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Benllech15:23

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Marian-glas15:23

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Moelfre15:22

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Brynrefail, 15:12