Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Friday, 30 January 2026 | 22:39 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham Airport

On Friday, 30 January 2026 at 22:39, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 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
20 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
13 minutes
22:39
22:52
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands22:52

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Birmingham, West Midlands22:51

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Olton, Solihull22:51

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Birmingham, West Midlands22:50

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Tyseley, Birmingham22:49

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Greet, Birmingham22:49

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Wake Green, Birmingham22:48

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Balsall Heath, Birmingham22:48

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Birmingham, West Midlands22:47

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Metchley, Birmingham22:44

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Birmingham, West Midlands22:44

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Wake Green, Birmingham22:43

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Fox Hollies, Birmingham22:41

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Olton, Solihull22:41

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Ulverley Green, Solihull22:40

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Solihull, West Midlands22:40

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands22:39