Police Helicopter on its way from Exeter International Airport

Saturday, 14 November 2026 | 20:39

On Saturday, 14 November 2026 | 20:39 at 20:39, a Police Helicopter departed from Exeter International Airport and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-CPAO. The flight has been in the air for 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1850 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
1850 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
12 minutes
20:39
20:50:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel20:50

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Torquay, Torbay20:49

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Watcombe, Torbay20:48

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Shaldon, Devon20:47

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English Channel20:46

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Dawlish, Devon20:44

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Starcross, Devon20:43

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Lympstone, Devon20:43

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East Devon, Devon20:43

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Exton, Devon20:42

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Woodbury, Devon20:42

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Woodbury Salterton, Devon20:41

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East Devon, Devon20:40

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Rockbeare, Devon20:40

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Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon20:39