Coastguard Helicopter to Irish Sea, Irish Sea

Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 16:22 | From Caernarfon Airport

On Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 16:22, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Irish Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 17 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 575 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.

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