Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 19:58 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Birmingham Airport - Birmingham Airport, 18 March 2026, 19:58

On Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 19:58, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
10 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
7 minutes
19:58
20:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands20:04

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands20:03

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Birmingham, Birmingham20:03

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Garretts Green, Birmingham20:01

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Birmingham, Birmingham20:01

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Hay Mills, Birmingham20:00

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Birmingham, Birmingham20:00

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Hay Mills, Birmingham19:59

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Birmingham, Birmingham19:59

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Garretts Green, Birmingham19:59

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Coventry Road, Birmingham19:58

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands19:58