Coastguard Helicopter to Penrhos Garnedd, Penrhos Road

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 16:24 | From Brynrefail

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

On Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at 16:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Brynrefail to Penrhos Garnedd. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 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
7 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
5 minutes
16:24
16:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Penrhos Road, 16:28

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Penrhos Garnedd16:27

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Caerhun16:27

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Bangor16:26

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Penrhos Garnedd16:25

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Pentir16:25

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Rhiwlas16:24

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Brynrefail, 16:24