Police Helicopter to North Weald Airfield

Thursday, 2 April 2026 | 12:28 | From North Weald Airfield

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from North Weald Airfield to North Weald Airfield

On Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 12:28, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Airfield to North Weald Airfield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLD. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLD
Helicopter: G-POLD

The helicopter G-POLD 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
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
5 minutes
12:28
12:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex12:32

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:32

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Coopersale, Essex12:31

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Epping, Essex12:30

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Ivy Chimneys, Essex12:30

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Coopersale Street, Essex12:30

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Thornwood Common, Essex12:29

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:28

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex12:28