Police Helicopter to Bryntirion, Willesden Road

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 14:30 | From MOD St Athan

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from MOD St Athan to Bryntirion

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 14:30, a Police Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bryntirion. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-NWOI. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 216 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-NWOI
Helicopter: G-NWOI

The helicopter G-NWOI 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
24 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
216 mph
7 minutes
14:30
14:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Willesden Road, Bridgend14:36

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Margam, Neath Port Talbot14:35

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Pen-y-fai, Bridgend14:35

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Bryntirion, Bridgend14:34

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Broadlands, Bridgend14:33

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Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend14:33

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Ewenny, Vale of Glamorgan14:33

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Corntown, Vale of Glamorgan14:33

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St Brides Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:32

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St. Brides Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:32

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Llandow, Vale of Glamorgan14:31

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:31

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Sigingstone, Vale of Glamorgan14:31

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Llanmaes, Vale of Glamorgan14:30

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan14:30

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:30