Police Helicopter to North Weald Airfield

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 9:06 | From North Weald Airfield

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

On Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 9:06, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Airfield to North Weald Airfield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
6 minutes
09:06
09:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex09:11

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex09:11

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Coopersale, Essex09:10

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Epping, Essex09:09

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Epping Forest, Essex09:09

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Thornwood Common, Essex09:08

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Epping Forest, Essex09:07

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North Weald Bassett, Essex09:06

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Canes Lane, Essex09:06