Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 | 14:28 | From Park Central

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Park Central to Birmingham Airport

On Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 14:28, a Police Helicopter departed from Park Central to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
17 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
20 minutes
14:28
14:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands14:47

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands14:47

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Hampton in Arden, Hartlepool14:47

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Solihull, Hartlepool14:46

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Hampton in Arden, Hartlepool14:45

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Solihull, Hartlepool14:44

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Hampton in Arden, Hartlepool14:42

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Elmdon Heath, Hartlepool14:41

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Ulverley Green, Hartlepool14:41

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Olton, Hartlepool14:41

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Ulverley Green, Hartlepool14:41

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Birmingham, Hartlepool14:31

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Highgate, Hartlepool14:30

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Balsall Heath, Hartlepool14:30

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Birmingham, Hartlepool14:29

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Saint Martins Queensway, Hartlepool14:29

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Highgate, Hartlepool14:28

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Park Central, Hartlepool14:28