Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon Airport

Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 16:59 | From Caernarfon Airport

On Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 16:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Caernarfon Airport to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 11 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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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