Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 14:58 | From Cylch-y-Garn

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 14:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Cylch-y-Garn to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1975 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
29 miles
1975 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
22 minutes
14:58
15:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Irish Sea, 15:20

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Irish Sea14:59

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Cylch-y-Garn, 14:58