Coastguard Helicopter to Penrhos Garnedd, Penrhos Road

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 18:29 | From Llanllechid

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Penrhos Garnedd, Penrhos Road

On Saturday, 14 February 2026 at 18:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Llanllechid to Penrhos Garnedd. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 47 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 15 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1925 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
12 miles
1925 feet
dashboard average speed
15 mph
48 minutes
18:29
19:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Penrhos Garnedd19:16

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Penrhos Road, 19:13

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Penrhos Road, 19:12

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Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital Heliport19:11

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Penrhos Garnedd19:11

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Bangor19:09

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Caerhun19:08

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Bangor19:07

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Llandygai19:06

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Tregarth19:05

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Bethesda19:04

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Llanllechid, 19:03

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Llanllechid18:29