Police Helicopter to Portland, Portland Bill Road

Friday, 24 April 2026 | 17:29 | From Bournemouth Airport

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

On Friday, 24 April 2026 at 17:29, a Police Helicopter departed from Bournemouth Airport to Portland. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2400 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
34 miles
2400 feet
dashboard average speed
145 mph
14 minutes
17:29
17:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Portland Bill Road, Dorset17:43

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Southwell, Dorset17:42

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Easton, Dorset17:41

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The Grove, Dorset17:41

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English Channel17:38

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West Lulworth, Dorset17:37

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Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset17:37

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West Lulworth, Dorset17:37

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Coombe Keynes, Dorset17:36

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East Stoke, Dorset17:35

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East Holme, Dorset17:35

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Wareham, Dorset17:34

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Ridge, Dorset17:34

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Wareham St. Martin, Dorset17:33

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Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole17:31

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Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole17:30

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Parley Cross, Dorset17:29

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth17:29