Police Helicopter to Irlam, M62

Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 19:53 | From Sealand

Flight route Police Helicopter Sealand - Irlam, 17 January 2026, 19:53

On Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 19:53, a Police Helicopter departed from Sealand to Irlam. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 166 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLG
Helicopter: G-POLG

The helicopter G-POLG 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: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
37 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
166 mph
14 minutes
19:53
20:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M62, Salford20:06

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester20:06

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Irlam, Salford20:05

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Fowley Common20:05

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Irlam, Salford20:04

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Fowley Common20:04

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Birchwood20:03

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Woolston20:02

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Poulton-with-Fearnhead20:02

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Warrington20:01

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Walton20:01

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Warrington, Liverpool City Region20:00

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Runcorn, Liverpool City Region19:59

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Weston, Runcorn19:58

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Overton, Frodsham19:58

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Frodsham19:57

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Elton19:56

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Thornton le Moors19:56

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Elton19:56

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Stoak19:55

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Backford19:55

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Moston19:55

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Chester19:54

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Mollington19:54

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Chester19:54

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Saughall19:54

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Ferry Lane, 19:53