Police Helicopter to Newcastle International Airport

Monday, 6 April 2026 | 3:40 | From Newcastle International Airport

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

On Monday, 6 April 2026 at 3:40, 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 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 120 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 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
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
120 mph
9 minutes
03:40
03:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear03:48

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear03:47

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Dinnington, Newcastle upon Tyne03:46

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Hazlerigg Village, Newcastle upon Tyne03:46

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Coxlodge, Newcastle upon Tyne03:45

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Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne03:43

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Arthur's Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne03:43

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Grainger Town, Gateshead03:43

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Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne03:42

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Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne03:42

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Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne03:41

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Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne03:41

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Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne03:40

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear03:40