Police Helicopter to East Ardsley, M1

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 16:43 | From Wrenthorpe

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Wrenthorpe to East Ardsley

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 16:43, a Police Helicopter departed from Wrenthorpe to East Ardsley. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
5 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
4 minutes
16:43
16:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M1, Leeds16:46

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East Ardsley, Leeds16:46

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Woodkirk, Leeds16:46

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East Ardsley, Leeds16:45

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Woodkirk, Leeds16:45

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Gawthorpe, Wakefield16:45

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Woodkirk, Leeds16:44

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East Ardsley, Leeds16:43

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Wakefield, West Yorkshire16:43

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A650, Wakefield16:43