Police Helicopter on its way from Newcastle International Airport

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 2:25

On Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 2:25 at 2:25, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport and is now flying over Burdon. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight has been in the air for 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1725 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLA
Helicopter: G-POLA

The helicopter G-POLA 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: ozz13x

Distance travelled
18 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
129 mph
9 minutes
02:25
02:33:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Burdon, Sunderland02:33

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Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland02:32

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New Herrington, Sunderland02:32

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Washington, Sunderland02:30

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Washington, Gateshead02:30

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Gateshead, Gateshead02:28

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Grainger Town, Gateshead02:28

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Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne02:28

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Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne02:27

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Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne02:27

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Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne02:26

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Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne02:25

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Callerton, Newcastle upon Tyne02:25

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear02:25