Police Helicopter to Widnes, Mersey Gateway

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 20:21 | From Runcorn

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Runcorn to Widnes

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 20:21, a Police Helicopter departed from Runcorn to Widnes. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 37 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 300 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
7 miles
300 feet
dashboard average speed
37 mph
10 minutes
20:21
20:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Mersey Gateway, Halton20:31

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Widnes, Halton20:24

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Runcorn, Halton20:24

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Widnes, Halton20:21

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Mersey Gateway Bridge, Halton20:21

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