Police Helicopter to East Ardsley, M1

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 11:04 | From Ossett

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to East Ardsley, M1

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 11:04, a Police Helicopter departed from Ossett to East Ardsley. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 130 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
19 miles
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
130 mph
9 minutes
11:04
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M1, Leeds11:13

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East Ardsley, Leeds11:12

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Woodkirk, Leeds11:12

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Ossett, Wakefield11:11

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Horbury, Wakefield11:11

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Great Cliff, Wakefield11:10

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Hollingthorpe, Wakefield11:10

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Woolley, Wakefield11:09

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Barnsley, South Yorkshire11:09

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Mapplewell, Barnsley11:08

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Staincross, Barnsley11:08

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Darton, Barnsley11:08

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Wakefield, West Yorkshire11:07

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Woolley, Wakefield11:07

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Great Cliff, Wakefield11:07

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Calder Grove, Wakefield11:06

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Great Cliff, Wakefield11:06

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Horbury, Wakefield11:05

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Westfield Place, Wakefield11:04