Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 | 12:39 | From Garretts Green

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport

On Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 12:39, a Police Helicopter departed from Garretts Green to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 1 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLJ
Helicopter: G-POLJ

The helicopter G-POLJ 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
3 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
2 minutes
12:39
12:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands12:40

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Birmingham, West Midlands12:40

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Garretts Green, Birmingham12:40

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Yorkbrook Drive, West Midlands12:40

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Garretts Green, Birmingham12:39