Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Sunday, 8 February 2026 | 16:42 | From Eccles

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

On Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 16:42, a Police Helicopter departed from Eccles to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
27 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
22 minutes
16:42
17:03
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester17:03

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester17:03

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Worsley, Salford17:03

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Irlam, Salford17:03

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Worsley, Salford17:02

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Eccles, Manchester17:02

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Eccles, Salford17:01

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Pendlebury, Salford17:00

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Salford, Greater Manchester17:00

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Manchester, Greater Manchester17:00

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Salford, Greater Manchester17:00

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Manchester, Greater Manchester16:44

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Salford, Greater Manchester16:43

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Salford Western Gateway, Salford16:42