Police Helicopter to Hett, West Bowburn Way

Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 23:57 | From Newcastle upon Tyne

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Hett, West Bowburn Way

On Saturday, 24 January 2026 at 23:57, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle upon Tyne to Hett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1775 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
23 miles
1775 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
12 minutes
23:57
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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West Bowburn Way, North East00:09

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Hett, North East00:08

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High Shincliffe, North East00:07

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Durham, North East00:06

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Pity Me, North East00:05

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Kimblesworth, North East00:05

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Witton Gilbert, North East00:04

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Chester-le-Street, North East00:04

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Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street00:03

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Pelton Fell, Chester-le-Street00:03

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Perkinsville, North East00:02

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Urpeth, North East00:02

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High Handenhold, North East00:02

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Lamesley, Gateshead00:01

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Lamesley, Whickham00:00

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Whickham, North East23:59

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Ascot Walk, North East23:57