Police Helicopter to Birmingham, Coventry Road

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 16:12 | From Saltley

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Saltley to Birmingham

On Friday, 27 February 2026 at 16:12, a Police Helicopter departed from Saltley to Birmingham. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 116 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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

5 miles

1000 feet

116 mph

3 minutes

16:12

16:14

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Coventry Road, West Midlands16:14

Birmingham, West Midlands16:13

Olton, Solihull16:13

Solihull, West Midlands16:13

Birmingham, West Midlands16:13

Hay Mills, Birmingham16:12

Finnemore Road, Birmingham16:12

Saltley, Birmingham16:12

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