Police Helicopter to Trefechan, Lôn Maes Du

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 18:01 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Trefechan, Lôn Maes Du

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 18:01, a Police Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Trefechan. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-NWOI. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3250 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: James from Cheltenham

Distance travelled
35 miles
3250 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
30 minutes
18:01
18:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lôn Maes Du, 18:31

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Vaynor18:26

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Prince Charles Hospital Helipad, Merthyr Tydfil18:24

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Trefechan18:18

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Merthyr Tydfil18:17

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Abercanaid18:16

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Aberfan18:15

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Merthyr Vale18:15

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Abercynon18:14

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Glyncoch18:14

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Glyncoch, Pontypridd18:13

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Graigwen, Pontypridd18:13

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Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd18:12

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Hawthorn, Pontypridd18:11

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Rhydyfelin18:11

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Upper Boat, Pontypridd18:11

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Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd18:10

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Hawthorn, Pontypridd18:10

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Upper Boat18:10

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Efail Isaf18:09

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Gwaelod-y-garth18:08

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Cardiff18:06

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Drope18:06

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St Nicholas18:05

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Bonvilston18:05

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St Nicholas and Bonvilston18:04

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Llancarfan18:03

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St. Athan18:02

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Flemingston18:02

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan18:01