Coastguard Helicopter to Caernarfon Airport

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 11:00 | From Irish Sea

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Irish Sea to Caernarfon Airport

On Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 11:00, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Irish Sea to Caernarfon Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGZ. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 82 miles at an average speed of 137 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
82 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
137 mph
36 minutes
11:00
11:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon11:36

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon11:36

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon11:34

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Caernarfon Airport, Caernarfon11:33

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Llandwrog, Gwynedd11:33

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Bontnewydd, Gwynedd11:32

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Rhosyr11:32

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Caernarfon, Gwynedd11:31

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Llanrug, Gwynedd11:30

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Cwm-y-glo, Gwynedd11:30

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Brynrefail, Gwynedd11:29

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Capel Curig, Conwy11:25

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Dolgarrog, Conwy11:24

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Tal-y-bont, Conwy11:23

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Caerhun, Conwy11:23

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Llanbedr-y-cennin, Conwy11:22

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Rowen, Conwy11:22

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Henryd, Conwy11:22

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Llechwedd, Conwy11:21

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Oakwood Lane, Conwy11:21

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Conwy, Conwy11:19

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Llandudno, Conwy11:18

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Irish Sea, 11:00