Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | 16:54 | From Manchester

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

On Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 16:54, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
14 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
50 mph
17 minutes
16:54
17:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester17:10

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester17:10

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Irlam, Salford17:10

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Eccles, Salford17:09

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Trafford, Greater Manchester17:09

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Eccles, Salford17:08

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Salford, Greater Manchester17:07

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Cheadle Street, Greater Manchester16:54