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

Distance travelled
5 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
116 mph
3 minutes
16:12
16:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Coventry Road, West Midlands16:14

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Birmingham, West Midlands16:13

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Olton, Solihull16:13

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Solihull, West Midlands16:13

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Birmingham, West Midlands16:13

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Hay Mills, Birmingham16:12

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Finnemore Road, Birmingham16:12

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Saltley, Birmingham16:12