Air Ambulance Helicopter to Leigh, Walkers Drive

Saturday, 7 February 2026 | 7:42 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route map: Air Ambulance Helicopter to Leigh, Walkers Drive

On Saturday, 7 February 2026 at 7:42, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Leigh. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-NWEM. The flight lasted 75 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 8 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1350 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-NWEM
Helicopter: G-NWEM

The helicopter G-NWEM is used as a air ambulance helicopter. The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport a Mobile Medical Team to an incident as quickly as possible, enabling the trauma doctor to provide immediate first aid on site. The aircraft is flying this flight as Air Ambulance Helicopter.

Photo: Craig Sunter

Distance travelled
10 miles
1350 feet
dashboard average speed
8 mph
75 minutes
07:42
08:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Walkers Drive, Greater Manchester08:57

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Leigh, Greater Manchester08:54

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Marsland Green, Wigan08:53

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Astley, Greater Manchester08:53

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Boothstown, Salford08:52

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Worsley, Salford08:52

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Irlam, Salford08:52

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Worsley, Salford08:52

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester08:50

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester07:50

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Irlam, Salford07:43

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester07:42