Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Sunday, 8 February 2026 | 13:38 | From Worsley

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

On Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 13:38, a Police Helicopter departed from Worsley to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 7 miles at an average speed of 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
8 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
5 minutes
13:38
13:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester13:42

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Worsley, Salford13:42

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Irlam, Salford13:41

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Worsley, Salford13:40

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Worsley, Manchester13:40

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Ellenbrook, Salford13:40

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Mosley Common, Wigan13:40

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Ellenbrook, Salford13:39

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Walkden, Salford13:39

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Ellenbrook, Salford13:39

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Buckthorn Lane, Salford13:38