Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, M11

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 13:16 | From North Weald Bassett

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, M11

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 13:16, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Bassett to North Weald Bassett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 309 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLU
Helicopter: G-POLU

The helicopter G-POLU 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
15 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
309 mph
3 minutes
13:16
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M11, Epping Forest13:19

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North Weald Bassett, Epping Forest13:19

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Coopersale, Epping Forest13:18

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Coopersale Street, Epping13:18

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London Borough of Redbridge, Greater London13:18

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London Road, Epping Forest13:16