Police Helicopter on its way from London Southend Airport

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 17:30

On Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 17:30 at 17:30, a Police Helicopter departed from London Southend Airport and is now flying over Essex. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-DCPB. The flight has been in the air for 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-DCPB
Helicopter: G-DCPB

The helicopter G-DCPB 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: Alan Wilson

Distance travelled
19 miles
1450 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
12 minutes
17:30
17:42:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Essex, Essex17:41

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Havering, Havering17:41

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Brentwood, Essex17:38

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Basildon, Essex17:34

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Wickford, Essex17:34

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Basildon, Essex17:33

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Benfleet, Essex17:32

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Hadleigh, Essex17:32

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Rayleigh, Essex17:31

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Essex, Essex17:31

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Leigh on Sea, Essex17:30

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London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex17:30