Police Helicopter to Bournemouth Airport

Saturday, 18 April 2026 | 18:18 | From Bournemouth Airport

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

On Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 18:18, a Police Helicopter departed from Bournemouth Airport to Bournemouth Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 130 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
130 mph
7 minutes
18:18
18:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth18:25

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth18:24

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole18:24

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New Forest, Hampshire18:23

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Bransgore, Hampshire18:22

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Burley, Hampshire18:21

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New Forest, Hampshire18:21

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Ringwood, Hampshire18:20

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New Forest, Hampshire18:19

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Hurn, Dorset18:19

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole18:19

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth18:18