Police Helicopter to Solihull, Goodway Road

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 9:29 | From Hampton in Arden

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Solihull, Goodway Road

On Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 9:29, a Police Helicopter departed from Hampton in Arden to Solihull. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 80 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLJ
Helicopter: G-POLJ

The helicopter G-POLJ 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
10 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
80 mph
8 minutes
09:29
09:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Goodway Road, West Midlands09:36

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Solihull, West Midlands09:36

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Ulverley Green, Solihull09:36

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Elmdon Heath, Solihull09:35

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Knowle, Solihull09:34

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Bentley Heath, Solihull09:33

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Dorridge, Solihull09:33

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Hockley Heath, Solihull09:31

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Monkspath, Solihull09:31

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Cheswick Green, Solihull09:30

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Knowle, Solihull09:30

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Bickenhill Lane, Solihull09:29