Police Helicopter to Sunderland, Saint Nazaire Way

Sunday, 15 February 2026 | 16:21 | From Newcastle International Airport

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Sunderland, Saint Nazaire Way

On Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 16:21, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport to Sunderland. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 81 miles at an average speed of 173 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
82 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
173 mph
29 minutes
16:21
16:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Saint Nazaire Way, North East16:49

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Sunderland, North East16:48

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Seaham, North East16:48

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Sunderland, North East16:46

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Seaham, North East16:46

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Sunderland, North East16:46

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Seaham, North East16:45

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Sunderland, North East16:41

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Seaham, North East16:40

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Sunderland, North East16:38

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Seaham, North East16:38

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Sunderland, North East16:38

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Seaham, North East16:38

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Sunderland, North East16:36

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Seaham, North East16:35

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Sunderland, North East16:34

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Seaham, North East16:34

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Sunderland, North East16:33

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Seaham, North East16:33

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Sunderland, North East16:32

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Seaham, North East16:32

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Sunderland, North East16:31

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Seaham, North East16:31

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Sunderland, North East16:30

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Seaham, North East16:29

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Sunderland, North East16:26

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South Tyneside, North East16:25

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Hebburn, South Tyneside16:25

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East16:21

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear16:21