Coastguard Helicopter to Llanberis, Cylchdaith yr Wyddfa

Monday, 9 February 2026 | 11:25 | From Caernarfon Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Llanberis, Cylchdaith yr Wyddfa

On Monday, 9 February 2026 at 11:25, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Llanberis. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 39 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2150 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
14 miles
2150 feet
dashboard average speed
39 mph
21 minutes
11:25
11:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Cylchdaith yr Wyddfa, 11:46

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Llanberis11:34

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Waunfawr11:32

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Bontnewydd11:32

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Llanfaglan11:31

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Bontnewydd11:31

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Llandwrog11:30

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon11:30

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon11:25