Police Helicopter to Newcastle International Airport

Friday, 17 April 2026 | 17:57 | From Newcastle International Airport

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

On Friday, 17 April 2026 at 17:57, 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 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 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
24 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
121 mph
12 minutes
17:57
18:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear18:09

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear18:08

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Dinnington, Newcastle upon Tyne18:07

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Hazlerigg Village, Newcastle upon Tyne18:07

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne18:07

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Coxlodge, Newcastle upon Tyne18:06

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Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne18:06

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Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne18:05

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Arthur's Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne18:05

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Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne18:05

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Whickham, Gateshead18:04

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Gateshead, Gateshead18:03

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Stanley, County Durham18:03

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Burnopfield, County Durham18:03

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Whickham, Gateshead18:02

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Gateshead, Gateshead18:00

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Benwell, Gateshead18:00

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Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne17:59

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Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne17:59

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Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne17:58

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne17:57

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear17:57