Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | 12:29 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Birmingham Airport - Birmingham Airport, 03 March 2026, 12:29

On Tuesday, 3 March 2026 at 12:29, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
27 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
21 minutes
12:29
12:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands12:49

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands12:49

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Birmingham, West Midlands12:48

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Olton, Solihull12:48

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Tyseley, Birmingham12:47

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Greet, Birmingham12:47

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Sparkbrook, Birmingham12:46

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Highgate, Birmingham12:46

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Park Central, Birmingham12:45

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Birmingham, West Midlands12:45

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Park Central, Birmingham12:44

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Highgate, Birmingham12:43

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Park Central, Birmingham12:42

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Highgate, Birmingham12:41

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Park Central, Birmingham12:41

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Highgate, Birmingham12:41

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Sparkbrook, Birmingham12:40

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Saltley, Birmingham12:31

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Hay Mills, Birmingham12:31

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Birmingham, West Midlands12:30

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Church Road, Birmingham12:30

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Garretts Green, Birmingham12:29

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands12:29