Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport

Friday, 13 February 2026 | 3:11 | From Caernarfon Airport

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Caernarfon Airport to Caernarfon Airport

On Friday, 13 February 2026 at 3:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 133 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 7 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
15 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
7 mph
134 minutes
03:11
05:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon05:24

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Caernarfon03:52

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Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen03:49

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Caernarfon03:28

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Y Felinheli03:27

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Brynsiencyn03:27

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Rhosyr03:26

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Bontnewydd03:24

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Llandwrog03:24

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Llanfaglan03:24

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon03:23

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon03:11