Police Helicopter to Tile Cross, Tile Cross

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 1:56 | From Solihull

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Tile Cross, Tile Cross

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 1:56, a Police Helicopter departed from Solihull to Tile Cross. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 97 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
28 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
97 mph
18 minutes
01:56
02:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Tile Cross, Birmingham02:14

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Tile Cross, Birmingham02:13

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Garretts Green, Birmingham02:12

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Birmingham, West Midlands02:12

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Saltley, Birmingham02:12

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Birmingham, West Midlands02:11

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Saltley, Birmingham02:10

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Highgate, Birmingham02:10

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Saltley, Birmingham02:09

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Sparkbrook, Birmingham02:09

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Saltley, Birmingham02:09

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Sparkbrook, Birmingham02:08

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Highgate, Birmingham02:07

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Park Central, Birmingham02:07

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Highgate, Birmingham02:07

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Birmingham, West Midlands02:07

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Balsall Heath, Birmingham02:06

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Park Central, Birmingham02:05

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Birmingham, West Midlands02:03

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Nechells, Birmingham02:03

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Birmingham, West Midlands01:59

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Saltley, Birmingham01:59

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Birmingham, West Midlands01:58

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Hay Mills, Birmingham01:58

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Birmingham, West Midlands01:58

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Garretts Green, Birmingham01:57

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Birmingham, West Midlands01:57

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Eden Road, West Midlands01:56