Police Helicopter to East Ardsley, Stoney Lane

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 16:10 | From Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield to East Ardsley

On Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 16:10, a Police Helicopter departed from Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield to East Ardsley. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
18 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
9 minutes
16:10
16:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stoney Lane, Leeds16:19

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East Ardsley, Leeds16:19

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Woodkirk, Leeds16:19

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East Ardsley, Leeds16:18

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Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Leeds16:18

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Lofthouse, Leeds16:17

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Carlton, Wakefield16:17

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Rothwell, Leeds16:17

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Oulton, Leeds16:16

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Woodlesford, Leeds16:16

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Methley, Leeds16:16

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Swillington, Leeds16:16

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Mickletown, Leeds16:15

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Lower Mickletown, Leeds16:15

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Allerton Bywater, Leeds16:15

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Ledston, Leeds16:14

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New Fryston, Wakefield16:14

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Fairburn, York and North Yorkshire16:13

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Brotherton, York and North Yorkshire16:13

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Burton Salmon, York and North Yorkshire16:13

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Monk Fryston, York and North Yorkshire16:12

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South Milford, York and North Yorkshire16:11

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Sherburn in Elmet, York and North Yorkshire16:10

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Lennerton Lane, York and North Yorkshire16:10