Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 12:17 | From Milnrow

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 12:17, a Police Helicopter departed from Milnrow to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
18 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
10 minutes
12:17
12:27
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Bullet

Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester12:27

Bullet

Worsley, Salford12:26

Bullet

Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester12:25

Bullet

Irlam, Salford12:25

Bullet

Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester12:25

Bullet

Irlam, Salford12:25

Bullet

Worsley, Salford12:24

Bullet

Roe Green, Salford12:23

Bullet

Clifton, Salford12:23

Bullet

Pendlebury, Salford12:22

Bullet

Prestwich, Greater Manchester12:21

Bullet

Simister, Bury12:20

Bullet

Middleton, Greater Manchester12:20

Bullet

Castleton, Rochdale12:19

Bullet

Middleton, Greater Manchester12:19

Bullet

Castleton, Rochdale12:18

Bullet

Milnrow, Greater Manchester12:17