Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

Monday, 9 February 2026 | 18:59 | From Beddgelert

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

On Monday, 9 February 2026 at 18:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Beddgelert to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 55 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3475 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
3475 feet
dashboard average speed
55 mph
21 minutes
18:59
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon19:19

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon19:18

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon19:17

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Llanfaglan19:17

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Dinas Dinlle19:16

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon19:16

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Llandwrog19:15

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Llanfaglan19:15

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Llanfaglan, Caernarfon19:15

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Bontnewydd19:14

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Waunfawr19:13

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Llanberis19:12

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Salem19:03

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Waunfawr19:02

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Salem19:02

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Llanberis19:01

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Betws Garmon19:01

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Rhyd-ddu19:00

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Betws Garmon19:00

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A4085, 18:59