Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 16:26 | From Bournemouth Airport

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

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 16:26, a Police Helicopter departed from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 825 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
825 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
5 minutes
16:26
16:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:31

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:30

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole16:29

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Barrack Road, Dorset16:28

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:26