Police Helicopter to North Weald Airfield

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 8:48 | From North Weald Bassett

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

On Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 8:48, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Bassett to North Weald Airfield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLU
Helicopter: G-POLU

The helicopter G-POLU 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
8 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
6 minutes
08:48
08:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex08:53

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Coopersale, Essex08:52

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Coopersale Street, Essex08:52

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Epping, Essex08:51

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Epping Forest, Essex08:50

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Thornwood Common, Essex08:50

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Harlow, Essex08:49

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Epping Forest, Essex08:49

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Canes Lane, Essex08:48