Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 1:46 | From Irlam

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Irlam to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 1:46, a Police Helicopter departed from Irlam to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-EMID. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
20 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
18 minutes
01:46
02:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester02:04

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester02:04

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Worsley, Salford02:03

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Boothstown, Salford02:03

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Worsley, Salford02:02

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Boothstown, Salford02:02

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Astley, Greater Manchester02:01

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Higher Folds, Wigan02:01

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Blackmoor, Wigan02:01

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Leigh, Greater Manchester02:00

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Howe Bridge, Wigan01:56

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Higher Folds, Wigan01:56

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Atherton, Greater Manchester01:55

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Howe Bridge, Wigan01:55

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Higher Folds, Wigan01:55

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Blackmoor, Wigan01:54

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Higher Folds, Wigan01:54

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Atherton, Greater Manchester01:53

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Howe Bridge, Wigan01:53

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Higher Folds, Wigan01:52

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Howe Bridge, Wigan01:49

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Leigh, Greater Manchester01:49

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Marsland Green, Wigan01:48

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Leigh, Greater Manchester01:48

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:47

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Twelve Yards Road, Salford01:46