Police Helicopter to North Ashton, M6

Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 0:13 | From Irlam

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to North Ashton, M6

On Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 0:13, a Police Helicopter departed from Irlam to North Ashton. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-EMID. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-EMID
Helicopter: G-EMID

The helicopter G-EMID 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
16 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
53 mph
19 minutes
00:13
00:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M6, Wigan00:31

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Bryn, Wigan00:29

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Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester00:29

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Bryn, Wigan00:27

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North Ashton, Wigan00:26

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Bryn, Wigan00:26

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North Ashton, Wigan00:26

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Bryn, Wigan00:24

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North Ashton, Wigan00:23

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Bryn, Wigan00:23

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North Ashton, Wigan00:23

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Bryn, Wigan00:18

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Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester00:17

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Edge Green, Wigan00:17

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Abram, Wigan00:17

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Golborne, Greater Manchester00:16

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Lowton Common, Wigan00:16

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Leigh, Greater Manchester00:16

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Pennington, Wigan00:16

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Leigh, Greater Manchester00:15

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Marsland Green, Wigan00:15

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Blackmoor, Wigan00:14

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Astley, Greater Manchester00:14

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Astley, Salford00:14

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Worsley, Salford00:13

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Twelve Yards Road, Salford00:13