Police Helicopter to Breighton, Sand Lane

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 9:01 | From East Ardsley

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Breighton, Sand Lane

On Saturday, 14 February 2026 at 9:01, a Police Helicopter departed from East Ardsley to Breighton. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 64 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2000 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
65 miles
2000 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
31 minutes
09:01
09:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Sand Lane, Hull and East Yorkshire09:31

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Grimethorpe, Barnsley09:17

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Cudworth, South Yorkshire09:16

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Barnsley, South Yorkshire09:16

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Gilroyd, Barnsley09:15

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Dodworth, Barnsley09:15

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Silkstone Common, Barnsley09:14

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Silkstone, Barnsley09:14

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Silkstone, Penistone09:14

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Hoylandswaine, Penistone09:13

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Thurlstone, Penistone09:13

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Millhouse Green, Penistone09:12

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Hazlehead, Barnsley09:12

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Hazlehead, Sheffield09:12

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Carlecotes, Sheffield09:11

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Barnsley, South Yorkshire09:09

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Carlecotes, Barnsley09:09

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Hade Edge, Kirklees09:08

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Holmfirth, Kirklees09:08

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Netherthong, Kirklees09:07

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Brockholes, Kirklees09:07

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Farnley Tyas, Kirklees09:06

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Kirkburton, Kirklees09:04

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Overthorpe, Kirklees09:03

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Thornhill, Kirklees09:03

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Gawthorpe, Wakefield09:01

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Stoney Lane, Leeds09:01