Police Helicopter to Matfen, Military Road

Saturday, 31 January 2026 | 22:56 | From Newcastle International Airport

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Matfen, Military Road

On Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 22:56, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport to Matfen. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 117 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLA
Helicopter: G-POLA

The helicopter G-POLA 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: ozz13x

Distance travelled
19 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
117 mph
10 minutes
22:56
23:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Military Road, North East23:05

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Matfen, North East23:04

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Corbridge, North East23:02

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Newton, North East23:01

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Horsley, North East23:01

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Ovington, North East23:00

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Heddon-on-the-Wall, North East22:59

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Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne22:58

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Blucher, Newcastle upon Tyne22:58

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne22:58

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East22:56

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear22:56