Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Saturday, 7 February 2026 | 23:12 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

On Saturday, 7 February 2026 at 23:12, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
26 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
17 minutes
23:12
23:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester23:29

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester23:29

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Worsley, Salford23:28

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Worsley, Manchester23:27

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Ellenbrook, Salford23:26

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Little Hulton, Salford23:26

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Farnworth, Greater Manchester23:25

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Bolton, Greater Manchester23:25

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Farnworth, Greater Manchester23:24

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Bolton, Greater Manchester23:15

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Farnworth, Greater Manchester23:15

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Little Hulton, Salford23:15

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Farnworth, Greater Manchester23:14

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Walkden, Salford23:14

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Roe Green, Salford23:13

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Worsley, Salford23:13

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Buckthorn Lane, Salford23:12