Police Helicopter to St Athan, Golf Club Lane

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 0:07 | From Cardiff

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to St Athan, Golf Club Lane

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 0:07, a Police Helicopter departed from Cardiff to St Athan. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-NWOI. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3425 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-NWOI
Helicopter: G-NWOI

The helicopter G-NWOI is used by the British police. The helicopter is deployed in pursuits, missing persons cases and other incidents where a helicopter provides added value.

Photo: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
17 miles
3425 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
14 minutes
00:07
00:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Golf Club Lane, 00:20

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St Athan00:20

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Llancarfan00:18

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Dyffryn00:17

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Wenvoe00:16

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Dinas Powys00:16

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Wenvoe00:16

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Dinas Powys00:14

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Llandough00:14

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Rhodfa Crughywel, 00:07