Police Helicopter on its way from East Ardsley

Friday, 14 August 2026 | 16:20

On Friday, 14 August 2026 | 16:20 at 16:20, a Police Helicopter departed from East Ardsley and is now flying over Penistone. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLB. The flight has been in the air for 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2400 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLB
Helicopter: G-POLB

The helicopter G-POLB 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: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
59 miles
2400 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
43 minutes
16:20
17:02:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Penistone, Barnsley17:02

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Penistone, Barnsley16:25

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Barnsley, Barnsley16:24

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Barnsley, Kirklees16:24

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Denby Dale, Kirklees16:23

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Denby Dale, Wakefield16:23

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West Bretton, Wakefield16:22

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Netherton, Wakefield16:22

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Horbury Bridge, Wakefield16:21

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Ossett, Wakefield16:20

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East Ardsley, Leeds16:20

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M1, West Yorkshire - Leeds16:20