Police Helicopter on its way from Newcastle International Airport

Sunday, 15 November 2026 | 20:41

On Sunday, 15 November 2026 | 20:41 at 20:41, 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 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 76 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
27 miles
1725 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
21 minutes
20:41
21:02:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Gateshead, Gateshead21:02

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Gateshead, Gateshead20:53

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Washington, Gateshead20:52

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Gateshead, Gateshead20:47

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Washington, Gateshead20:47

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Washington, Sunderland20:46

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Washington, Gateshead20:45

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Gateshead, Gateshead20:44

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Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne20:44

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Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne20:44

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Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne20:43

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Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne20:43

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Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne20:42

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Newcastle International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear20:41