Police Helicopter to Littleborough, Syke Road

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 11:46 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Littleborough, Syke Road

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 11:46, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Littleborough. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 48 miles at an average speed of 230 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLC
Helicopter: G-POLC

The helicopter G-POLC 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
48 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
230 mph
13 minutes
11:46
11:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Syke Road, Greater Manchester11:58

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Littleborough, Greater Manchester11:56

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Smithy Bridge, Rochdale11:55

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Milnrow, Greater Manchester11:53

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Rochdale, Greater Manchester11:53

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Castleton, Rochdale11:52

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Middleton, Greater Manchester11:52

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Heywood, Greater Manchester11:51

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Middleton, Greater Manchester11:51

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Simister, Bury11:50

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Prestwich, Greater Manchester11:49

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Eccles, Salford11:49

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Prestwich, Greater Manchester11:49

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Pendlebury, Salford11:48

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Swinton, Salford11:48

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Newhey, Rochdale11:47

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Eccles, Salford11:47

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Worsley, Salford11:46

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Port Salford Way, Salford11:46