Police Helicopter on its way from Newcastle International Airport

Monday, 9 November 2026 | 14:20

On Monday, 9 November 2026 | 14:20 at 14:20, a Police Helicopter departed from Newcastle International Airport and is now flying over Spital Tongues. 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 38 miles at an average speed of 121 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
38 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
121 mph
19 minutes
14:20
14:38:50
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne14:38

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Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne14:38

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Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne14:37

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Gateshead, Gateshead14:37

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St. Peter's, Gateshead14:37

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Gateshead, Gateshead14:36

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Gateshead, South Tyneside14:36

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South Tyneside, South Tyneside14:35

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Sunderland, Sunderland14:35

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Town End Farm, Sunderland14:35

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Ford Estate, Sunderland14:34

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Hylton Lane Estate, Sunderland14:34

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Lakeside, Sunderland14:33

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Elstob Farm Estate, Sunderland14:33

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Tunstall, Sunderland14:33

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Ryhope Colliery, Sunderland14:33

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Ryhope, County Durham14:32

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Seaham, County Durham14:28

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Ryhope, County Durham14:28

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Ryhope Colliery, Sunderland14:27

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Tunstall, Sunderland14:27

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Lakeside, Sunderland14:26

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Nookside, Sunderland14:26

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Hastings Hill, Sunderland14:26

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North Hylton, Sunderland14:26

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Washington, Sunderland14:25

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Sunderland, Sunderland14:25

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Washington, Sunderland14:24

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Gateshead, South Tyneside14:24

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Gateshead, Gateshead14:23

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Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne14:23

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St. Peter's, Newcastle upon Tyne14:23

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Sandyford, Newcastle upon Tyne14:22

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Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne14:22

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Coxlodge, Newcastle upon Tyne14:21

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Middle Brunton, Newcastle upon Tyne14:20

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne14:20

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear14:20