Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 14:31 | From Moreton

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

On Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 14:31, a Police Helicopter departed from Moreton to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 59 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 5350 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
60 miles
5350 feet
dashboard average speed
81 mph
45 minutes
14:31
15:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester15:16

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Worsley, Salford15:15

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Irlam, Salford15:15

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Worsley, Salford15:14

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Irlam, Salford15:14

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Astley, Manchester15:14

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Blackmoor, Wigan15:14

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Wigan, Greater Manchester15:13

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Glazebury15:13

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Culcheth15:13

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Kenyon15:12

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Lane Head, Wigan15:12

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Town of Lowton, Wigan15:12

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Newton-le-Willows, Liverpool City Region15:11

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Earlestown, Liverpool City Region15:10

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Collins Green15:10

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St Helens, Liverpool City Region15:06

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Bold Heath, St Helens15:06

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St Helens, Liverpool City Region15:03

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Knowsley, Kirkby14:48

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Kirkby, Liverpool14:47

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Liverpool, Liverpool City Region14:42

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Aintree University Hospital Heliport14:42

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Liverpool, Liverpool City Region14:41

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Kirkby, Liverpool14:40

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Liverpool, Liverpool City Region14:39

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Sefton, Bootle14:38

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Wallasey, Wirral14:37

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Moreton, Wirral14:31