Coastguard Helicopter to Capel Curig, A5

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 16:38 | From Caernarfon Airport

On Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 16:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Capel Curig. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 feet.

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