Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Sunday, 8 February 2026 | 2:04 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

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

On Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 2:04, 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 25 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
30 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
72 mph
26 minutes
02:04
02:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester02:29

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester02:29

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Worsley, Salford02:28

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Eccles, Salford02:28

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Stretford, Manchester02:27

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Trafford, Greater Manchester02:27

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Stretford, Trafford02:26

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Trafford, Greater Manchester02:26

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Manchester, Greater Manchester02:09

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Stockport, Greater Manchester02:08

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Manchester, Greater Manchester02:06

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Trafford, Greater Manchester02:06

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Stretford, Trafford02:05

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Urmston, Manchester02:05

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Urmston, Trafford02:04

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Twelve Yards Road, Salford02:04