Police Helicopter to Gravelly Hill, Bromford Gate

Sunday, 25 January 2026 | 15:24 | From Sutton Coldfield

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Gravelly Hill, Bromford Gate

On Sunday, 25 January 2026 at 15:24, a Police Helicopter departed from Sutton Coldfield to Gravelly Hill. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
13 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
12 minutes
15:24
15:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bromford Gate, Birmingham15:36

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Gravelly Hill, Birmingham15:36

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Nechells, Birmingham15:35

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Washwood Heath, Birmingham15:35

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Gravelly Hill, Birmingham15:34

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Castle Bromwich, Birmingham15:34

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Gravelly Hill, Birmingham15:31

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Nechells, Birmingham15:31

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Gravelly Hill, Birmingham15:29

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Birmingham, West Midlands15:28

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Coleshill Street, Birmingham15:24