Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 16:31 | From Bournemouth Airport

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

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 16:31, 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 9 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1025 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
10 miles
1025 feet
dashboard average speed
119 mph
5 minutes
16:31
16:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:36

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:35

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole16:35

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New Forest, Hampshire16:34

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St. Leonards and St. Ives, Dorset16:33

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole16:32

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:32

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole16:32

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Parley Cross, Dorset16:32

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth16:31