Police Helicopter to Irlam, Port Salford Way

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | 20:50 | From Padiham

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Irlam, Port Salford Way

On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 20:50, a Police Helicopter departed from Padiham to Irlam. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-EMID. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2325 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
29 miles
2325 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
16 minutes
20:50
21:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Port Salford Way, Salford21:05

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Irlam, Salford21:04

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Worsley, Salford21:03

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Roe Green, Salford21:03

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Swinton, Salford21:02

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Clifton, Salford21:02

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Ringley, Bolton21:01

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Outwood, Bury21:01

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Radcliffe, Greater Manchester21:01

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Radcliffe, Manchester21:00

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Radcliffe, Greater Manchester21:00

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Walshaw, Bury20:59

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Haslingden, Rossendale20:55

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Rising Bridge, Rossendale20:55

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Broadfield, Hyndburn20:53

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Church, Hyndburn20:53

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Villiers Street, Lancashire20:50