Police Helicopter to Eshott Airfield, Eshott Airfield

Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 15:12 | From Thirston

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Eshott Airfield, Eshott Airfield

On Saturday, 21 February 2026 at 15:12, a Police Helicopter departed from Thirston to Eshott Airfield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 80 miles at an average speed of 670 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
81 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
670 mph
8 minutes
15:12
15:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Eshott Airfield, Morpeth, Northumberland15:19

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Eshott, North East15:19

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Felton, North East15:18

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Eshott, North East15:18

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Acklington, North East15:17

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Eshott, North East15:17

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Acklington, North East15:15

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Cramlington, North East15:15

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Felton, North East15:14

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Eshott, North East15:14

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Felton, North East15:14

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Thirston, North East15:13

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Tritlington and West Chevington, North East15:13

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Thirston, North East15:12

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Cramlington, North East15:12

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Thirston, North East15:12