Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport

Friday, 10 April 2026 | 22:28 | From Bournemouth Airport

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

On Friday, 10 April 2026 at 22:28, 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 14 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 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
15 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
8 minutes
22:28
22:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth22:36

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth22:35

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Parley Cross, Dorset22:34

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Dudsbury, Dorset22:34

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Ferndown, Dorset22:33

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Ameysford, Dorset22:32

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Ferndown, Dorset22:32

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Holt, Dorset22:30

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Ferndown, Dorset22:30

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Ameysford, Dorset22:30

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Ferndown, Dorset22:29

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Dudsbury, Dorset22:29

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Parley Cross, Dorset22:28

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth22:28