Police Helicopter to St Athan, Castleton Road

Monday, 23 February 2026 | 8:21 | From St Mary Church

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to St Athan, Castleton Road

On Monday, 23 February 2026 at 8:21, a Police Helicopter departed from St Mary Church to St Athan. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-NWOI. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 189 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 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
39 miles
775 feet
dashboard average speed
189 mph
13 minutes
08:21
08:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Castleton Road, 08:33

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St Athan08:33

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Gileston08:33

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East Aberthaw08:33

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Rhoose08:31

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Barry08:29

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Sully08:28

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Sully and Lavernock08:27

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Penarth08:26

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Cardiff08:24

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St Nicholas08:23

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Pendoylan08:23

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Bonvilston08:23

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Llancarfan08:22

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St Hilary08:22

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Llancarfan08:22

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St Mary Church, 08:21