Police Helicopter to Porthcawl, Newtown Nottage Road

Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 15:47 | From Boverton

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Boverton to Porthcawl

On Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 15:47, a Police Helicopter departed from Boverton to Porthcawl. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-NWOI. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 132 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
17 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
132 mph
8 minutes
15:47
15:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Newtown Nottage Road, Bridgend15:55

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Porthcawl, Bridgend15:55

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Broadlands, Bridgend15:53

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Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend15:53

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St. Brides Major, Vale of Glamorgan15:51

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:50

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan15:50

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan15:49

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:49

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan15:48

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan15:47