Police Helicopter to Newcastle upon Tyne

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 18:34 | From Newcastle International Airport

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

On Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 18:34, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport to Newcastle upon Tyne. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
17 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
13 minutes
18:34
18:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne18:46

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear18:46

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne18:45

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East18:40

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Gateshead, North East18:40

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Newcastle upon Tyne, North East18:36

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne18:35

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear18:34