Police Helicopter to East Ardsley, Stoney Lane

Friday, 13 March 2026 | 11:03 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to East Ardsley

On Friday, 13 March 2026 at 11:03, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to East Ardsley. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 168 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2700 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
48 miles
2700 feet
dashboard average speed
168 mph
18 minutes
11:03
11:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Stoney Lane, Leeds11:20

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Wakefield, Wakefield11:20

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Wrenthorpe, Wakefield11:20

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Wakefield, Wakefield11:19

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East Ardsley, Leeds11:19

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Woodkirk, Leeds11:18

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Dewsbury, Kirklees11:17

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Kirkburton, Kirklees11:16

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Kirkheaton, Kirklees11:16

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Huddersfield, Kirklees11:15

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Milnsbridge, Kirklees11:15

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Golcar, Kirklees11:14

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Scapegoat Hill, Kirklees11:14

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Slaithwaite, Kirklees11:14

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Kirklees, Kirklees11:12

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Oldham, Oldham11:12

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Denshaw, Oldham11:11

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Newhey, Rochdale11:11

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Shaw, Shaw11:10

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Royton, Royton11:10

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Thornham, Oldham11:10

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Middleton, Middleton11:08

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Simister, Bury11:08

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Whitefield, Whitefield11:08

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Prestwich, Prestwich11:07

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Clifton, Salford11:06

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Roe Green, Salford11:06

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Ellenbrook, Salford11:06

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Mosley Common, Wigan11:05

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Worsley, Manchester11:05

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Astley, Astley11:04

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Irlam, Salford11:03

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M62, Salford11:03