Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport

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

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.

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