Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | 15:48 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

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

On Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 15:48, 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 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
30 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
21 minutes
15:48
16:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester16:09

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester16:09

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Irlam, Salford16:09

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Worsley, Salford16:08

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Irlam, Salford16:07

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Cadishead, Salford16:05

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Glazebrook, Glazebrook16:04

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Cadishead, Salford16:04

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Glazebrook, Glazebrook16:04

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Hollins Green, Hollins Green16:03

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Partington, Trafford16:02

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Cadishead, Salford16:02

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Partington, Trafford16:01

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Cadishead, Manchester16:01

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Irlam, Salford16:00

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Flixton, Trafford16:00

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Irlam, Salford15:56

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Cadishead, Salford15:55

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Irlam, Manchester15:55

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Irlam, Salford15:55

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Cadishead, Salford15:50

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Irlam, Salford15:49

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Eccles, Manchester15:49

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Barton Moss Road, Salford15:48