Police Helicopter to Balcombe, Westup Road

Friday, 30 January 2026 | 12:18 | From Redhill Aerodrome

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Balcombe, Westup Road

On Friday, 30 January 2026 at 12:18, a Police Helicopter departed from Redhill Aerodrome to Balcombe. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLH. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 134 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-WCAO now G-POLH
Helicopter: G-POLH

The helicopter G-POLH 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: Arpingstone

Distance travelled
12 miles
2000 feet
dashboard average speed
134 mph
6 minutes
12:18
12:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Westup Road, Mid Sussex12:24

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Balcombe, Mid Sussex12:23

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Slaugham, Mid Sussex12:22

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Maidenbower, Crawley12:22

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Tilgate, Crawley12:22

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Furnace Green, Crawley12:22

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Three Bridges, Crawley12:21

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Manor Royal, Crawley12:21

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Tinsley Green, Crawley12:21

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London Gatwick Airport, London12:20

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Horley, Reigate and Banstead12:19

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Salfords, Reigate and Banstead12:19

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Kings Mill Lane, Reigate and Banstead12:18