Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, Canes Lane

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | 14:24 | From East Hertfordshire

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from East Hertfordshire to North Weald Bassett

On Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 14:24, a Police Helicopter departed from East Hertfordshire to North Weald Bassett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLU
Helicopter: G-POLU

The helicopter G-POLU 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
13 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
12 minutes
14:24
14:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Canes Lane, Epping Forest14:35

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North Weald Bassett, Epping Forest14:34

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Harlow, Harlow14:33

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High Wych, East Hertfordshire14:28

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Gilston, East Hertfordshire14:27

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Harlow, Harlow14:25

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Hunsdon, East Hertfordshire14:24

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A414, East Hertfordshire14:24