Police Helicopter on its way from Newcastle International Airport

Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 9:43

On Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 9:43 at 9:43, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport and is now flying over Gateshead. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight has been in the air for 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
25 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
20 minutes
09:43
10:02:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Gateshead, Gateshead10:01

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Gateshead, Gateshead09:54

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Birtley, Gateshead09:53

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Gateshead, Gateshead09:49

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Washington, Sunderland09:48

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Washington, Gateshead09:47

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Gateshead, Gateshead09:46

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Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne09:46

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Sandyford, Newcastle upon Tyne09:45

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Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne09:45

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Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne09:44

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Coxlodge, Newcastle upon Tyne09:44

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North Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne09:44

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Middle Brunton, Newcastle upon Tyne09:44

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Hazlerigg Village, Newcastle upon Tyne09:43

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Brunswick Village, Newcastle upon Tyne09:43

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Dinnington, Newcastle upon Tyne09:43

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear09:43