Police Helicopter to East Ardsley, M1

Friday, 30 January 2026 | 3:48 | From Wakefield

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

On Friday, 30 January 2026 at 3:48, a Police Helicopter departed from Wakefield to East Ardsley. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
25 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
12 minutes
03:48
04:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M1, Leeds04:00

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East Ardsley, Leeds04:00

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Woodkirk, Leeds03:59

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Dewsbury, Kirklees03:58

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Heckmondwike, Kirklees03:57

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Norristhorpe, Kirklees03:57

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Roberttown, Kirklees03:56

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Hartshead, Kirklees03:56

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Clifton, Calderdale03:55

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River Street, Calderdale03:55

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Clifton, Calderdale03:55

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Brighouse, Calderdale03:55

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Rastrick, Calderdale03:54

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Upper Edge, Calderdale03:54

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Elland, Calderdale03:53

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Southowram, Calderdale03:53

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Brighouse, Calderdale03:52

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Clifton, Calderdale03:52

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Hightown, Kirklees03:51

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Liversedge, Kirklees03:51

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Flush, Kirklees03:51

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Heckmondwike, Kirklees03:51

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Birstall, Kirklees03:50

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Batley, Kirklees03:50

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Woodkirk, Morley03:50

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Batley, Kirklees03:49

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Tingley, Leeds03:49

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East Ardsley, Leeds03:49

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A650, West Yorkshire03:48