Police Helicopter to Ovingham, Castle View

Monday, 4 May 2026 | 9:56 | From Newcastle International Airport

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Newcastle International Airport to Ovingham

On Monday, 4 May 2026 at 9:56, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport to Ovingham. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLA
Helicopter: G-POLA

The helicopter G-POLA 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: ozz13x

Distance travelled
30 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
17 minutes
09:56
10:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Castle View, Northumberland10:12

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Ovington, Northumberland10:10

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Ovingham, Northumberland10:10

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Prudhoe, Northumberland10:08

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West Wylam, Northumberland10:07

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Prudhoe, Northumberland10:06

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Ovingham, Northumberland10:05

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Prudhoe, Northumberland10:04

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Ovingham, Northumberland10:04

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Prudhoe, Northumberland10:03

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Ovingham, Northumberland10:02

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Wylam, Northumberland10:00

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Gateshead, Northumberland10:00

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Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland09:59

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Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne09:59

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Blucher, Newcastle upon Tyne09:58

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Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne09:58

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Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne09:58

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Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne09:58

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Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne09:58

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Woolsington, Northumberland09:57

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne09:56

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear09:56