Police Helicopter to North Weald Airfield

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 18:12 | From Thornwood Common

Flight route Police Helicopter Thornwood Common - North Weald Airfield, 07 October 2026, 17:12

On Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 18:12, a Police Helicopter departed from Thornwood Common to North Weald Airfield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLD. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 97 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
15 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
97 mph
9 minutes
18:12
18:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex18:21

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North Weald Bassett, Essex18:21

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Coopersale, Essex18:21

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Epping, Essex18:20

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North Weald Bassett, Essex18:20

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Thornwood Common, Essex18:19

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Harlow, Essex18:18

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Thornwood Common, Essex18:17

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Epping Green, Essex18:17

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Thornwood Common, Essex18:17

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Epping Green, Essex18:16

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Epping, Essex18:15

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North Weald Bassett, Essex18:14

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Thornwood Common, Essex18:14

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Epping, Essex18:13

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Upland Road, Essex18:12