Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, Epping Road

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 13:20 | From North Weald Airfield

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, Epping Road

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 13:20, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Airfield to North Weald Bassett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 533 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
33 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
533 mph
4 minutes
13:20
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Epping Road, Epping Forest13:24

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Coopersale, Epping Forest13:23

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Greater London13:22

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London Borough of Bexley, Greater London13:21

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Canes Lane, Epping Forest13:20