Police Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | 14:07 | From Pontypool

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Pontypool to MOD St Athan

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 14:07, a Police Helicopter departed from Pontypool to MOD St Athan. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-NWOI. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1825 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
30 miles
1825 feet
dashboard average speed
131 mph
14 minutes
14:07
14:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:21

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Boverton14:21

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Llanmaes14:20

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St Mary Church14:19

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St Hilary14:19

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Aberthin14:18

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Pendoylan14:17

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Peterston-super-Ely14:17

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Cardiff14:16

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Gwaelod-y-garth14:15

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Taffs Well14:15

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Nantgarw14:15

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Caerphilly14:14

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Trecenydd14:14

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Energlyn14:14

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Caerphilly14:14

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Bedwas14:13

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Cwmfelinfach14:13

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Ynys-ddu14:13

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Cwmfelinfach14:12

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Wattsville14:12

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Abercarn14:12

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Gwyddon14:11

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Newbridge14:10

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Crumlin14:10

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Penygarn Road, 14:07