Police Helicopter to North Weald Airfield

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 16:06 | 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 16:06, 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 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 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
11 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
9 minutes
16:06
16:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex16:15

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Coopersale, Essex16:13

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Coopersale Street, Essex16:13

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Epping, Essex16:13

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Thornwood Common, Essex16:12

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North Weald Bassett, Essex16:10

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex16:09

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Hows Mead, Essex16:06