Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 23:12 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Birmingham Airport - Birmingham Airport, 21 March 2026, 23:12

On Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 23:12, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 104 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
32 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
104 mph
19 minutes
23:12
23:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands23:30

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands23:30

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Garretts Green, Birmingham23:29

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Hay Mills, Birmingham23:28

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Saltley, Birmingham23:27

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Birmingham, Birmingham23:26

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West Bromwich, Sandwell23:17

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Smethwick, Sandwell23:16

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Cape Hill, Sandwell23:16

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Birmingham, Birmingham23:16

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Park Central, Birmingham23:15

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Highgate, Birmingham23:15

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Sparkbrook, Birmingham23:15

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Hay Mills, Birmingham23:14

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Tyseley, Birmingham23:13

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Olton, Solihull23:13

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Hatchford Brook Road, Solihull23:13

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Solihull, Solihull23:12

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands23:12