Police Helicopter to New Forest, London Lane

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 20:04 | From Bournemouth Airport

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

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 20:04, a Police Helicopter departed from Bournemouth Airport to New Forest. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 133 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
22 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
133 mph
10 minutes
20:04
20:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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London Lane, Hampshire20:14

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New Forest, Hampshire20:13

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Bransgore, Hampshire20:13

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Burley, Hampshire20:11

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Brockenhurst, Hampshire20:10

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Sway, Hampshire20:10

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Brockenhurst, Hampshire20:09

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Sway, Hampshire20:09

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Brockenhurst, Hampshire20:08

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Burley, Hampshire20:07

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Brockenhurst, Hampshire20:07

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RAF Holmsley South, New Milton, Hampshire20:07

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New Forest, Hampshire20:07

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Bransgore, Hampshire20:06

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Sopley, Hampshire20:06

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Bransgore, Hampshire20:06

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New Forest, Hampshire20:05

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole20:05

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth20:04