Air Ambulance Helicopter to Risca, Pontymason Lane

Friday, 21 August 2026 | 17:59 | From Cardiff Heliport

Flight route Air Ambulance Helicopter Cardiff Heliport - Risca, 21 August 2026, 16:59

On Friday, 21 August 2026 at 17:59, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from Cardiff Heliport to Risca. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-WENU. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-WENU
Helicopter: G-WENU

The helicopter G-WENU is used as a air ambulance helicopter. The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport a Mobile Medical Team to an incident as quickly as possible, enabling the trauma doctor to provide immediate first aid on site. The aircraft is flying this flight as Air Ambulance Helicopter.

Photo: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
12 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
77 mph
10 minutes
17:59
18:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Pontymason Lane, Caerphilly18:09

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Risca, Caerphilly18:06

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Risca, Newport18:06

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Rogerstone, Newport18:06

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Risca, Caerphilly18:05

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Rhiwderin, Newport18:04

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Michaelston-y-Vedw, Newport18:04

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Castleton, Newport18:03

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Castleton, Cardiff18:03

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St Mellons, Cardiff18:03

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Rumney, Cardiff18:02

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Rover Way, Cardiff18:01

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Pengam Green, Cardiff18:01

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Cardiff Heliport, Cardiff18:01

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Cardiff Heliport, Cardiff17:59