Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, M11

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 | 12:39 | From North Weald Airfield

Flight route Police Helicopter North Weald Airfield - North Weald Bassett, 29 September 2026, 11:39

On Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 12:39, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Airfield to North Weald Bassett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLU
Helicopter: G-POLU

The helicopter G-POLU 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
7 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
86 mph
5 minutes
12:39
12:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M11, Essex12:43

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:43

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Coopersale, Essex12:42

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Epping, Essex12:42

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:41

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Epping, Essex12:41

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Thornwood Common, Essex12:40

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Harlow, Essex12:40

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North Weald Bassett, Essex12:39

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Canes Lane, Essex12:39