Air Ambulance Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 12:09 | From Ardwick

Flight path map showing Air Ambulance Helicopter route from Ardwick to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:09, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from Ardwick to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-NWEM. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 142 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-NWEM
Helicopter: G-NWEM

The helicopter G-NWEM is used as a air ambulance helicopter. The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport a Mobile Medical Team to an incident as quickly as possible, enabling the trauma doctor to provide immediate first aid on site. The aircraft is flying this flight as Air Ambulance Helicopter.

Photo: Craig Sunter

Distance travelled
13 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
142 mph
6 minutes
12:09
12:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester12:14

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester12:14

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Irlam, Salford12:14

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Eccles, Salford12:13

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Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Trafford12:12

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Urmston, Trafford12:12

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Stretford, Trafford12:11

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Old Trafford, Trafford12:10

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Old Trafford, Manchester12:10

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Moss Side, Manchester12:09

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Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester12:09

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Lincoln Grove, Greater Manchester - Manchester12:09