Police Helicopter to Wakefield, A650

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 19:15 | From East Ardsley

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from East Ardsley to Wakefield

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 19:15, a Police Helicopter departed from East Ardsley to Wakefield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
35 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
26 minutes
19:15
19:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A650, West Yorkshire19:41

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Wakefield, West Yorkshire19:41

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Wrenthorpe, Wakefield19:41

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Newton Hill, Wakefield19:40

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Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield19:40

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East Ardsley, Leeds19:40

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Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Leeds19:39

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Leeds, West Yorkshire19:38

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Robin Hood, Leeds19:38

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Rothwell, Leeds19:37

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Leeds, West Yorkshire19:17

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Tingley, Leeds19:16

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M1, Leeds19:15