Police Helicopter to Lofthouse Gate, Kenmore Road

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 10:33 | From East Ardsley

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Lofthouse Gate, Kenmore Road

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 10:33, a Police Helicopter departed from East Ardsley to Lofthouse Gate. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLB
Helicopter: G-POLB

The helicopter G-POLB 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: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
11 miles
2200 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
6 minutes
10:33
10:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Kenmore Road, Wakefield10:39

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Wrenthorpe, Wakefield10:38

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Wakefield, West Yorkshire10:38

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Wrenthorpe, Wakefield10:38

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Newton Hill, Wakefield10:37

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Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield10:37

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East Ardsley, Leeds10:36

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Tingley, Leeds10:36

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Dewsbury, Kirklees10:34

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Gawthorpe, Wakefield10:34

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Ossett, Wakefield10:33

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Woodkirk, Leeds10:33

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M1, Leeds10:33