Coastguard Helicopter to Beddgelert, A498

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 18:57 | From Caernarfon Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Beddgelert, A498

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 18:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Beddgelert. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
14 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
26 minutes
18:57
19:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A498, 19:22

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Beddgelert19:21

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Salem19:17

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Betws Garmon19:16

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Rhosgadfan19:16

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Waunfawr19:15

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Rhostryfan19:15

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Bontnewydd19:15

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Llanfaglan19:14

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Llanwnda19:14

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Llanfaglan19:13

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Dinas Dinlle19:13

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Llanfaglan19:13

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon19:12

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon18:57