Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, Epping Road

Thursday, 2 April 2026 | 12:33 | From North Weald Airfield

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

On Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 12:33, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Airfield to North Weald Bassett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLD. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
19 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
13 minutes
12:33
12:45
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Epping Road, Essex12:45

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:45

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Coopersale, Essex12:44

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Epping, Essex12:43

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Ivy Chimneys, Essex12:42

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Epping Forest, Essex12:41

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Ivy Chimneys, Essex12:41

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Epping, Essex12:40

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Thornwood Common, Essex12:40

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:39

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex12:37

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:37

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Coopersale, Essex12:36

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Epping, Essex12:35

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Thornwood Common, Essex12:34

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:33

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex12:33