Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 0:23 | From Marston Green

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Marston Green to Birmingham Airport

On Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 0:23, a Police Helicopter departed from Marston Green to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 110 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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
9 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
110 mph
5 minutes
00:23
00:28
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands00:28

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands00:27

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Marston Green, Solihull00:27

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Kingshurst, Solihull00:26

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Kingshurst, Chelmsley Wood00:26

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Coleshill CP, North Warwickshire00:24

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Coleshill Heath, Chelmsley Wood00:23

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Plane Grove, Solihull00:23

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Marston Green, Solihull00:23