Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport

Thursday, 5 February 2026 | 14:08 | From Solihull

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport

On Thursday, 5 February 2026 at 14:08, a Police Helicopter departed from Solihull to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
4 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
3 minutes
14:08
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands14:10

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands14:10

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Birmingham, West Midlands14:10

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Garretts Green, Birmingham14:09

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Birmingham, West Midlands14:09

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Charingworth Road, Solihull14:08

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Solihull, West Midlands14:08