Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | 14:08 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 14:08, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 106 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
37 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
106 mph
21 minutes
14:08
14:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester14:29

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Worsley, Salford14:28

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Irlam, Salford14:27

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Wigan, Greater Manchester14:27

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Irlam, Salford14:27

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Salford, Greater Manchester14:26

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Fowley Common14:26

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Croft14:26

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Birchwood14:25

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Fearnhead14:24

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Padgate14:24

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Warrington14:23

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Walton14:23

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Moore, Liverpool City Region14:22

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Runcorn, Liverpool City Region14:15

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Moore, Liverpool City Region14:14

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Walton14:14

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Warrington14:12

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Poulton-with-Fearnhead14:12

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Woolston14:12

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Birchwood14:11

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Culcheth and Glazebury14:10

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Glazebrook14:10

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Cadishead, Salford14:10

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Irlam, Salford14:09

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Eccles, Manchester14:08

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Robinia Close, Salford14:08