Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Sunday, 8 March 2026 | 17:32 | From Eccles

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

On Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 17:32, a Police Helicopter departed from Eccles to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 52 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 80 miles at an average speed of 93 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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: James

Distance travelled
81 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
93 mph
53 minutes
17:32
18:24
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester18:24

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester18:23

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Irlam, Salford18:23

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Worsley, Salford18:22

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Eccles, Salford18:21

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Pendlebury, Salford18:20

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Salford, Salford18:20

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Manchester, Manchester17:34

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Salford, Salford17:33

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Pendlebury, Salford17:33

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Stretford-Eccles By-Pass, Salford17:32