Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | 22:01 | From RAF Beaulieu

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

On Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 22:01, a Police Helicopter departed from RAF Beaulieu to Bournemouth Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
20 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
11 minutes
22:01
22:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth22:12

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth22:11

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole22:10

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St. Leonards and St. Ives, Dorset22:10

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New Forest, Hampshire22:09

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Bransgore, Hampshire22:09

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Ringwood, Hampshire22:09

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New Forest, Hampshire22:08

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Burley, Hampshire22:06

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Brockenhurst, Hampshire22:02

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East Boldre, Hampshire22:02

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RAF Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire22:01