Police Helicopter to Eccles, Liverpool Road

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 11:57 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Eccles, Liverpool Road

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 11:57, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Eccles. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 43 miles at an average speed of 178 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2000 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
44 miles
2000 feet
dashboard average speed
178 mph
15 minutes
11:57
12:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Liverpool Road, Manchester12:12

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Boothstown, Salford12:11

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Irlam, Salford12:10

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Boothstown, Salford12:09

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Ellenbrook, Salford12:09

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Walkden, Salford12:08

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Farnworth, Greater Manchester12:08

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Kearsley, Greater Manchester12:07

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Farnworth, Greater Manchester12:07

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Kearsley, Greater Manchester12:06

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Prestolee, Bolton12:06

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Ringley, Bolton12:05

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Outwood, Bury12:05

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Ringley, Bolton12:05

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Prestolee, Bolton12:05

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Kearsley, Greater Manchester12:04

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Farnworth, Greater Manchester12:03

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Bolton, Greater Manchester12:02

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Farnworth, Greater Manchester12:02

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Prestolee, Bolton12:02

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Outwood, Bolton12:01

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Ringley, Bolton12:01

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Radcliffe, Greater Manchester12:01

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Pendlebury, Salford12:00

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Eccles, Salford11:59

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Manchester, Greater Manchester11:59

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Eccles, Salford11:58

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Irlam, Salford11:57

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester11:57