Police Helicopter to Irlam, Liverpool Road

Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 12:47 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Irlam, Liverpool Road

On Saturday, 21 February 2026 at 12:47, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Irlam. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
33 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
22 minutes
12:47
13:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Liverpool Road, Salford13:08

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Eccles, Salford13:07

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Urmston, Trafford13:07

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Eccles, Salford13:05

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Salford, Greater Manchester13:04

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Manchester, Greater Manchester12:50

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Salford, Greater Manchester12:50

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Pendlebury, Salford12:49

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Eccles, Salford12:49

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Swinton, Salford12:48

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Worsley, Salford12:47

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Irlam, Salford12:47

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Twelve Yards Road, Salford12:47