Police Helicopter to Urmston, Prestwood Close

Sunday, 15 February 2026 | 0:45 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Urmston, Prestwood Close

On Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 0:45, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Urmston. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 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
3 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
2 minutes
00:45
00:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Prestwood Close, Trafford00:46

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester00:46

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Irlam, Salford00:46

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Worsley, Salford00:46

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Irlam, Salford00:46

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Eccles, Manchester00:45

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Irlam, Salford00:45

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester00:45