Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 15:03 | From Sturminster Marshall

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 15:03, a Police Helicopter departed from Sturminster Marshall to Bournemouth Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-CPAO
Helicopter: G-CPAO

The helicopter G-CPAO 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
12 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
122 mph
6 minutes
15:03
15:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth15:09

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth15:08

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Hurn15:08

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Ferndown15:07

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Dudsbury, Ferndown15:07

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Ferndown15:07

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Hampreston15:06

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Hayes15:06

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Colehill15:05

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Wimborne Minster15:05

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Pamphill15:04

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Stour Valley Way, 15:03