Police Helicopter to Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | 14:07 | From London Borough of Waltham Forest

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from London Borough of Waltham Forest to Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill

On Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 14:07, a Police Helicopter departed from London Borough of Waltham Forest to Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-MPSA. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MPSA
Helicopter: G-MPSA

The helicopter G-MPSA 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: Simon Boddy

Distance travelled
28 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
17 minutes
14:07
14:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill, Loughton, Essex14:24

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Sewardstonebury, Greater London14:23

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Epping Forest, Epping Forest14:23

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Sewardstonebury, Greater London14:23

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King George V Reservoir14:22

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William Girling Reservoir14:22

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London14:19

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London Borough of Newham, Greater London14:12

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London Borough of Redbridge, Greater London14:09

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Chigwell, Epping Forest14:09

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London Borough of Redbridge, Greater London14:08

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Buckhurst Hill, Epping Forest14:07

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London14:07

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Main path, Greater London14:07