Police Helicopter to Whickham, Westminster Drive

Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 2:01 | From Durham

Flight route Police Helicopter Durham - Whickham, 01 November 2026, 02:01

On Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:01, a Police Helicopter departed from Durham to Whickham. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 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
12 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
123 mph
6 minutes
02:01
02:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Westminster Drive, Tyne and Wear - Gateshead02:07

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Whickham, Gateshead02:06

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Birtley, Gateshead02:06

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Gateshead, Gateshead02:05

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Gateshead, County Durham02:05

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High Handenhold, County Durham02:05

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Perkinsville, County Durham02:04

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Chester-le-Street, County Durham02:03

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Chester Moor, County Durham02:03

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Chester-le-Street, County Durham02:03

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Sacriston, County Durham02:03

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Chester-le-Street, County Durham02:03

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Witton Gilbert, County Durham02:02

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Pity Me, County Durham02:01

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The Grove, County Durham02:01