Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 0:43 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

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

On Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 0:43, 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 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 70 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
36 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
70 mph
31 minutes
00:43
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester01:13

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester01:13

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Irlam, Salford01:12

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Eccles, Salford01:10

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Salford, Salford01:08

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Manchester, Manchester00:55

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Salford, Salford00:55

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Manchester, Manchester00:46

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Salford, Salford00:45

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Pendlebury, Salford00:44

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Swinton, Salford00:44

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Eccles, Salford00:44

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Worsley, Salford00:43

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Lodgepole Close, Salford00:43