Police Helicopter to Garth, Penybryn Road

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 | 17:22 | From Chirk

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Chirk to Garth

On Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 17:22, a Police Helicopter departed from Chirk to Garth. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 85 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLG
Helicopter: G-POLG

The helicopter G-POLG 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: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
5 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
4 minutes
17:22
17:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Penybryn Road, Wrexham17:26

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Garth, Wrexham17:24

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Acrefair, Wrexham17:24

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Llangollen, Denbighshire17:24

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Chirk, Wrexham17:22