Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 18:07 | From George Best Belfast City Airport

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

On Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 18:07, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from George Best Belfast City Airport to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 145 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 254 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3675 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
254 miles
3675 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
145 minutes
18:07
20:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon20:32

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon20:29

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon20:27

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon20:26

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Llanfaglan20:26

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Dinas Dinlle20:25

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Rhoscolyn20:19

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Holyhead20:18

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Penrhosfeilw20:18

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Irish Sea19:29

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Inner Seas19:00

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Irish Sea18:48

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Inner Seas18:43

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Holywood, Ards and North Down District Council18:42

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Holywood, Belfast City District18:41

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Belfast, Belfast City District18:41

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George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast18:39

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George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast18:07