Police Helicopter to Heywood, Heys Lane

Monday, 12 January 2026 | 16:44 | From Eccles

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Heywood, Heys Lane

On Monday, 12 January 2026 at 16:44, a Police Helicopter departed from Eccles to Heywood. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-EMID. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 39 miles at an average speed of 229 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
40 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
229 mph
11 minutes
16:44
16:55
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Heys Lane, Greater Manchester16:55

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Heap Bridge, Rochdale16:54

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Heywood, Greater Manchester16:54

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Heap Bridge, Rochdale16:54

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Heywood, Greater Manchester16:52

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Prestwich, Manchester16:52

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Heap Bridge, Rochdale16:51

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Heywood, Greater Manchester16:49

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Norden, Rochdale16:49

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Heap Bridge, Rochdale16:49

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Heywood, Greater Manchester16:48

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Heap Bridge, Rochdale16:48

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Simister, Bury16:48

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Hollins, Bury16:47

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Simister, Bury16:47

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Pendlebury, Salford16:47

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Prestwich, Greater Manchester16:46

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Pendlebury, Salford16:46

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Prestwich, Greater Manchester16:46

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Pendlebury, Salford16:45

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Eccles, Salford16:45

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Legh Street, Manchester16:44