Police Helicopter to Margam, M4

Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 1:16 | From MOD St Athan

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

On Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 1:16, a Police Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Margam. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-NWOI. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
20 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
145 mph
9 minutes
01:16
01:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M4, Neath Port Talbot01:25

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Margam, Neath Port Talbot01:24

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Coed Hirwaun, Neath Port Talbot01:24

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Margam, Neath Port Talbot01:23

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Kenfig Hill, Bridgend01:23

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Pen y Bryn, Neath Port Talbot01:22

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Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend01:22

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Pen-y-fai, Bridgend01:22

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Bryntirion, Bridgend01:21

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Bridgend, Bridgend01:21

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Corntown, Vale of Glamorgan01:21

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Coychurch, Bridgend01:20

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Bridgend, Bridgend01:20

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Coychurch Lower, Bridgend01:20

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Colwinston, Vale of Glamorgan01:19

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Penllyn, Vale of Glamorgan01:19

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Llysworney, Vale of Glamorgan01:18

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Sigingstone, Vale of Glamorgan01:17

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Llanmaes, Vale of Glamorgan01:17

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan01:17

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan01:16