Police Helicopter to Newcastle International Airport

Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 20:18 | From Newcastle International Airport

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Newcastle International Airport to Newcastle International Airport

On Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 20:18, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport to Newcastle International Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLA
Helicopter: G-POLA

The helicopter G-POLA 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: ozz13x

Distance travelled
31 miles
1525 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
22 minutes
20:18
20:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear20:40

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear20:40

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne20:40

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne20:39

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne20:39

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East20:37

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Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne20:37

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East20:36

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Gateshead, North East20:31

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Pelaw, Gateshead20:31

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Gateshead, North East20:25

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Lamesley, Birtley20:24

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Gateshead, North East20:24

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Washington, Sunderland20:24

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Washington, North East20:23

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Gateshead, North East20:22

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East20:20

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne20:19

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Airport Freightway, Newcastle upon Tyne20:18