Police Helicopter to Matfen, Hope Lane

Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 23:48 | From Newcastle International Airport

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Matfen, Hope Lane

On Saturday, 21 February 2026 at 23:48, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport to Matfen. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 194 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1550 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
25 miles
1550 feet
dashboard average speed
194 mph
8 minutes
23:48
23:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Hope Lane, North East23:55

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Stamfordham, North East23:54

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Ponteland, North East23:52

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Stamfordham, North East23:51

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Ponteland, North East23:49

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne23:49

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Ponteland, North East23:49

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne23:48

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East23:48

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear23:48