Police Helicopter to North Weald Airfield

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 11:00 | From Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill

Flight route Police Helicopter Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill - North Weald Airfield, 12 May 2026, 10:00

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 11:00, a Police Helicopter departed from Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill to North Weald Airfield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLD. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLD
Helicopter: G-POLD

The helicopter G-POLD 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
11 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
124 mph
5 minutes
11:00
11:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex11:05

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North Weald Bassett, Essex11:04

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Thornwood Common, Essex11:03

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Epping Green, Essex11:03

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Epping Forest, Essex11:01

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Bury Road, Essex11:00