Police Helicopter to Abergele, Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 19:30 | From Broughton

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Abergele, Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 19:30, a Police Helicopter departed from Broughton to Abergele. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 149 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLG
Helicopter: G-POLG

The helicopter G-POLG 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: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
29 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
149 mph
12 minutes
19:30
19:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway, 19:42

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Abergele19:42

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Mostyn19:35

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Holywell19:35

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Greenfield19:34

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Walwen19:34

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Whelston19:34

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Bagillt19:33

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Flint19:32

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Northop Hall19:32

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Connah's Quay19:32

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Wepre19:31

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Aston19:31

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Hawarden19:30

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Chester Road, 19:30