Police Helicopter to Bickenhill, Centro Way

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 13:01 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Bickenhill, Centro Way

On Monday, 16 February 2026 at 13:01, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Bickenhill. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
2 minutes
13:01
13:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Centro Way, Solihull13:02

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands13:02

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Bickenhill, Solihull13:02

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Damson Parkway, Solihull13:01

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands13:01