Police Helicopter to Consett, Chester Road

Saturday, 28 February 2026 | 8:50 | From Medomsley

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Medomsley to Consett

On Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 8:50, a Police Helicopter departed from Medomsley to Consett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 147 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
7 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
147 mph
3 minutes
08:50
08:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Chester Road, North East08:53

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Castleside, North East08:52

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Housing Lane, North East08:50