Police Helicopter to Solihull, Rangoon Road

Sunday, 25 January 2026 | 15:59 | From Nechells

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Solihull, Rangoon Road

On Sunday, 25 January 2026 at 15:59, a Police Helicopter departed from Nechells to Solihull. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 119 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
25 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
119 mph
13 minutes
15:59
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Rangoon Road, West Midlands16:11

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Birmingham, West Midlands16:11

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Solihull, West Midlands16:11

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Elmdon Heath, Solihull16:10

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Solihull, West Midlands16:10

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Cheswick Green, Solihull16:09

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Bentley Heath, Solihull16:09

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Dorridge, Solihull16:09

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Lapworth, Warwick16:08

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Kingswood, Warwick16:08

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Warwick16:07

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Solihull, West Midlands16:07

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Knowle, Solihull16:05

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Hampton in Arden, Solihull16:05

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Elmdon Heath, Solihull16:04

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Ulverley Green, Solihull16:04

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Olton, Solihull16:04

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Garretts Green, Birmingham16:03

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Birmingham, West Midlands16:02

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Washwood Heath, Birmingham16:01

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Gravelly Hill, Birmingham16:01

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Washwood Heath, Birmingham16:00

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Gravelly Hill, Birmingham16:00

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Washwood Heath, Birmingham15:59

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M6, Birmingham15:59