Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport

Thursday, 12 March 2026 | 17:17 | From Bournemouth Airport

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

On Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 17:17, a Police Helicopter departed from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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
18 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
22 minutes
17:17
17:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth17:38

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth17:37

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Hurn, Hurn17:36

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Holdenhurst, Christchurch17:36

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Holdenhurst, Bournemouth17:35

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Bournemouth, Bournemouth17:18

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Holdenhurst, Bournemouth17:18

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Bournemouth, Bournemouth17:18

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Throop, Bournemouth17:17

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth17:17