Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, Church Lane

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 9:41 | From North Weald Airfield

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

On Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 9:41, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Airfield to North Weald Bassett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 85 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
9 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
7 minutes
09:41
09:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Church Lane, Essex09:47

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex09:46

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Coopersale, Essex09:46

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Coopersale Street, Essex09:45

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Epping, Essex09:44

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Thornwood Common, Essex09:43

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Epping Forest, Essex09:42

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North Weald Bassett, Essex09:41

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Delved Bridge, Essex09:41