Police Helicopter to High Ongar, Forest Lodge Road

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 12:16 | From North Weald Bassett

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

On Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 12:16, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Bassett to High Ongar. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
19 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
23 minutes
12:16
12:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Forest Lodge Road, Essex12:38

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High Ongar, Essex12:35

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Willingale Airstrip, Ongar, Essex12:35

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High Ongar, Essex12:34

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Chipping Ongar, Essex12:33

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Moreton, Essex12:32

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Magdalen Laver, Essex12:31

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Epping Forest, Essex12:31

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:30

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex12:21

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Coopersale, Essex12:21

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:20

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Coopersale, Essex12:20

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Coopersale Street, Essex12:19

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Epping, Essex12:18

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Thornwood Common, Essex12:17

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Epping Forest, Essex12:17

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Canes Lane, Essex12:16