Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport

Friday, 30 January 2026 | 16:37 | From Throop

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

On Friday, 30 January 2026 at 16:37, a Police Helicopter departed from Throop to Bournemouth Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
22 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
17 minutes
16:37
16:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:53

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Parley Cross16:53

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Hurn16:53

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Throop, Bournemouth16:53

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Holdenhurst, Bournemouth16:52

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Bournemouth16:51

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Wick, Bournemouth16:49

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Bournemouth16:47

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Wick, Bournemouth16:47

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Bournemouth16:44

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Christchurch16:43

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Wick, Bournemouth16:43

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Bournemouth16:42

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English Channel16:41

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Bournemouth16:38

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Holdenhurst, Bournemouth16:38

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Muscliffe Lane, Bournemouth16:37