Police Helicopter to Matfen, Matfen

Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 21:10 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Matfen, Matfen

On Saturday, 21 February 2026 at 21:10, a Police Helicopter departed from Heddon-on-the-Wall to Matfen. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 448 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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
32 miles
1650 feet
dashboard average speed
448 mph
5 minutes
21:10
21:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Matfen, North East21:14

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Horsley, North East21:14

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Matfen, North East21:13

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Hazlerigg Village, Newcastle upon Tyne21:13

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Bywell, North East21:12

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Matfen, North East21:11

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Horsley, North East21:10

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Military Road, North East21:10