Air Ambulance Helicopter to Ponteland, Limestone Lane

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 13:17 | From Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary

Flight route map: Air Ambulance Helicopter to Ponteland, Limestone Lane

On Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at 13:17, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary to Ponteland. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-NHAE. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 158 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1975 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-NHAE
Helicopter: G-NHAE

The helicopter G-NHAE is used as a air ambulance helicopter. The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport a Mobile Medical Team to an incident as quickly as possible, enabling the trauma doctor to provide immediate first aid on site. The aircraft is flying this flight as Air Ambulance Helicopter.

Photo: Michael Earnshaw

Distance travelled
25 miles
1975 feet
dashboard average speed
158 mph
10 minutes
13:17
13:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Limestone Lane, North East13:26

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Ponteland, North East13:25

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Matfen, North East13:22

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Stamfordham, North East13:21

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Ponteland, North East13:20

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne13:20

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East13:20

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne13:19

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East13:18

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Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne13:17