Police Helicopter to Leeds East Airport

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 14:57 | From Leeds East Airport

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Leeds East Airport to Leeds East Airport

On Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 14:57, a Police Helicopter departed from Leeds East Airport to Leeds East Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLC
Helicopter: G-POLC

The helicopter G-POLC 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
5 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
4 minutes
14:57
15:00
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Leeds East Airport, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire15:00

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Church Fenton, York and North Yorkshire14:59

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Little Fenton, York and North Yorkshire14:59

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Church Fenton, York and North Yorkshire14:58

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Ryther cum Ossendyke, York and North Yorkshire14:57

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Boggart Lane, York and North Yorkshire14:57