National Police Air Service
Our regional bases
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) operates a network of strategically located bases across England and Wales, providing vital air support to police forces nationwide.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Our National Police Air Service Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs. Such as : What is the National Police Air Service (NPAS)? Who hosts the operation and service of NPAS? How is NPAS funded? Why do police forces need air support? And more...
Regulation and compliance
In 2023/24, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) carried out eight external audits on activities at NPAS headquarters and regional air bases. The purpose of these audits is to ensure NPAS is complying with CAA regulations, in addition to its own operating procedures. 
Tactical Flight Officer (Police Constable) - All Forces
Tactical Flight OfficersLocation:  NPAS bases nationally Open to: Substantive Police Constables (with support from y
Projects, procurement and contracts
Projects Operating a police aviation service involves much more than just putting aircraft in the sky. Our teams need the best equipment to gather evidence, communicate and stay safe, which is why our Project Management Office is an integral part of our service.
Tactical Flight Officer
As a National Police Air Service (NPAS) Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) you’ll take to the sky and help save lives, tackle criminality and keep people and communities safe across England and Wales 24/7, 365 days a year.
Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement for the National Police Air Service website This accessibility statement applies to this website, www.npas.police.uk and any of
Projects
Operating a police aviation service involves much more than just putting aircraft in the sky. Our teams need the best equipment to work collaboratively, gather evidence, communicate and stay safe, which is why our Project Delivery Team is an integral part of our service. 
About us
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) provides all police forces across England and Wales with air support. NPAS runs a fleet of helicopters from a national network of bases.
Annual Report 2022/23
This report highlights the valuable and unique work of the ground and air crews of the National Police Air Service (NPAS). NPAS is the UK’s largest non-military operator of onshore helicopters.