Police Helicopter to Newcastle upon Tyne, A1

Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 12:20 | From Newcastle upon Tyne

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Newcastle upon Tyne, A1

On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 12:20, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle upon Tyne to Newcastle upon Tyne. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 127 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLA
Helicopter: G-POLA

The helicopter G-POLA 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: ozz13x

Distance travelled
16 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
127 mph
8 minutes
12:20
12:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A1, North East12:27

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East12:24

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Gateshead, North East12:23

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East12:20

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne12:20

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East12:20