Police Helicopter to Leeds East Airport

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 15:05 | 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 15:05, 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 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
8 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
8 minutes
15:05
15:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Leeds East Airport, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire15:13

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Leeds East Airport, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire15:13

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Church Fenton, York and North Yorkshire15:12

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Little Fenton, York and North Yorkshire15:09

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Sherburn in Elmet, York and North Yorkshire15:08

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Little Fenton, York and North Yorkshire15:07

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Church Fenton, York and North Yorkshire15:07

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Ryther cum Ossendyke, York and North Yorkshire15:05

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Boggart Lane, York and North Yorkshire15:05