Police Helicopter to Runcorn, Mersey Gateway Bridge

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 20:02 | From Hawarden Airport

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Hawarden Airport to Runcorn

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 20:02, a Police Helicopter departed from Hawarden Airport to Runcorn. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 21 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLG
Helicopter: G-POLG

The helicopter G-POLG 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: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
21 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
71 mph
18 minutes
20:02
20:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Mersey Gateway Bridge, Halton20:19

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Runcorn, Halton20:17

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Widnes, Halton20:11

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Runcorn, Halton20:10

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Widnes, Halton20:09

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Runcorn, Halton20:08

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Hale, Halton20:07

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Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester20:06

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Elton, Cheshire West and Chester20:06

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Thornton le Moors, Cheshire West and Chester20:05

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Stoak, Cheshire West and Chester20:05

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Backford, Cheshire West and Chester20:04

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Mollington, Cheshire West and Chester20:04

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Moston, Cheshire West and Chester20:04

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Chester, Cheshire West and Chester20:03

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Sealand, Flintshire20:03

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Saltney Ferry, Flintshire20:02

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B5129, Flintshire20:02