Police Helicopter on its way from Newcastle International Airport

Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 16:40

On Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 16:40 at 16:40, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport and is now flying over Hetton-le-Hole. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLA. The flight has been in the air for 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 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
19 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
123 mph
10 minutes
16:40
16:49:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland16:49

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Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland16:48

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East Rainton, Sunderland16:48

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Chilton Moor, Sunderland16:47

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High Dubmire, Sunderland16:47

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Fence Houses, County Durham16:47

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Bournmoor, County Durham16:47

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Chester-le-Street, County Durham16:46

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Washington, County Durham16:46

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Washington, Sunderland16:45

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Birtley, Gateshead16:44

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Gateshead, Gateshead16:43

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Grainger Town, Gateshead16:43

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Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne16:43

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Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne16:42

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Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne16:42

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Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne16:41

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Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne16:41

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne16:40

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear16:40