Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport

Thursday, 5 March 2026 | 15:36 | From Bournemouth Airport

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth Airport

On Thursday, 5 March 2026 at 15:36, a Police Helicopter departed from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
19 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
10 minutes
15:36
15:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth15:46

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Hurn15:46

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Parley Cross15:45

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Kinson, Bournemouth15:44

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Throop, Bournemouth15:44

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Holdenhurst, Bournemouth15:43

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Holdenhurst, Christchurch15:43

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Christchurch15:42

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Burton15:42

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Highcliffe-on-Sea15:40

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New Milton, New Forest15:40

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New Forest15:39

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Bransgore, New Forest15:39

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Burton15:39

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Winkton15:38

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Sopley, New Forest15:38

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Christchurch15:38

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Hurn15:37

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth15:36