Air Ambulance Helicopter to Monkswood, A472

Thursday, 8 October 2026 | 17:14 | From Cardiff Heliport

Flight route Air Ambulance Helicopter Cardiff Heliport - Monkswood, 08 October 2026, 16:14

On Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 17:14, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from Cardiff Heliport to Monkswood. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-WENU. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 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
22 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
12 minutes
17:14
17:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A472, Monmouthshire17:25

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Monkswood, Monmouthshire17:23

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Glascoed, Monmouthshire17:22

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Llandegfedd Reservoir17:22

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Llangybi, Monmouthshire17:21

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Cwmbrân, Torfaen17:20

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Llantarnam, Torfaen17:20

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Bettws, Newport17:19

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Cefn, Newport17:19

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Bassaleg, Newport17:18

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Michaelston-y-Vedw, Newport17:18

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Castleton, Newport17:17

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St Mellons, Cardiff17:16

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Rumney, Cardiff17:16

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Pengam Green, Cardiff17:16

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Portmanmoor Road, Cardiff17:15

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Cardiff Bay, Cardiff17:14

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Cardiff Heliport, Cardiff17:14