Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 16:10 | From Bournemouth Airport

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

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 16:10, a Police Helicopter departed from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 42 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
6 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
42 mph
9 minutes
16:10
16:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:18

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:17

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole16:17

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St. Leonards and St. Ives, Dorset16:16

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole16:16

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Parley Cross, Dorset16:15

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:10