Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 | 13:26 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Birmingham Airport - Birmingham Airport, 31 March 2026, 12:26

On Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 13:26, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport 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 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
600 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
5 minutes
13:26
13:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands13:31

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands13:31

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Bickenhill, Hartlepool13:30

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Solihull, Hartlepool13:30

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Hampton in Arden, Hartlepool13:30

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Meriden, Hartlepool13:28

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North Warwickshire, Warwickshire13:27

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Solihull, Hartlepool13:27

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East Car Park Road, Hartlepool13:27

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands13:26