Police Helicopter to English Channel

Monday, 11 May 2026 | 14:56 | From Bournemouth Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Bournemouth Airport - English Channel, 11 May 2026, 13:56

On Monday, 11 May 2026 at 14:56, a Police Helicopter departed from Bournemouth Airport to English Channel. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
21 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
10 minutes
14:56
15:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 15:05

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English Channel15:03

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Keyhaven, Hampshire15:02

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Milford on Sea, Hampshire15:01

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New Forest, Hampshire15:01

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New Milton, Hampshire15:00

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Highcliffe-on-Sea, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole14:59

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New Forest, Hampshire14:58

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Bransgore, Hampshire14:58

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Sopley, Hampshire14:58

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Bransgore, Hampshire14:57

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New Forest, Hampshire14:57

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Hurn, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole14:56

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Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth14:56