Police Helicopter to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 16:56 | From London Southend Airport

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport

On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 16:56, a Police Helicopter departed from London Southend Airport to London Southend Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-MPSA. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 93 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MPSA
Helicopter: G-MPSA

The helicopter G-MPSA 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: Simon Boddy

Distance travelled
8 miles
950 feet
dashboard average speed
93 mph
5 minutes
16:56
17:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex17:01

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London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex17:00

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Sutton, Rochford17:00

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Rochford, Essex16:59

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Stroud Green, Rochford16:58

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Southend-on-Sea16:58

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Leigh on Sea, Southend-on-Sea16:57

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London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex16:56