Police Helicopter to Saltney Ferry, B5129

Monday, 9 March 2026 | 17:28 | From Hawarden Airport

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Hawarden Airport to Saltney Ferry

On Monday, 9 March 2026 at 17:28, a Police Helicopter departed from Hawarden Airport to Saltney Ferry. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 89 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLG
Helicopter: G-POLG

The helicopter G-POLG 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
28 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
89 mph
19 minutes
17:28
17:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B5129, Saltney Ferry17:46

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Saltney Ferry, Saltney Ferry17:46

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Sandycroft, Sandycroft17:45

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Pentre, Pentre17:44

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Shotton, Shotton17:44

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Connah's Quay, Connah's Quay17:42

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Flint, Flint17:31

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Connah's Quay, Connah's Quay17:30

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Wepre, Wepre17:30

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Shotton, Shotton17:30

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Queensferry, Queensferry17:29

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Mancot, Mancot17:29

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Sandycroft, Sandycroft17:29

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Broughton, Broughton17:28

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Hawarden Airport, Broughton17:28