Police Helicopter to Newcastle International Airport

Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 18:12 | From Kenton

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

On Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 18:12, a Police Helicopter departed from Kenton 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 17 miles at an average speed of 128 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
900 feet
dashboard average speed
128 mph
8 minutes
18:12
18:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear18:20

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear18:20

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Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne18:20

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear18:19

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Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne18:19

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne18:18

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Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne18:18

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Blucher, Newcastle upon Tyne18:17

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Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne18:17

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Gateshead, Gateshead18:16

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Blaydon on Tyne, Gateshead18:16

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Gateshead, Gateshead18:15

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Whickham, Gateshead18:15

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Gateshead, Gateshead18:14

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Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne18:14

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Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne18:14

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Arthur's Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne18:14

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Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne18:13

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Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne18:13

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Witton Court, Tyne and Wear - Newcastle upon Tyne18:12