Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 19:50 | From Waunfawr

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 19:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Waunfawr to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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