Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 17:16 | From Birmingham Airport

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

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 17:16, 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 6 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
7 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
82 mph
5 minutes
17:16
17:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands17:21

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands17:21

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Sheldon, Solihull17:20

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Sheldon, Birmingham17:20

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Solihull, Birmingham17:19

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Sheldon, Birmingham17:19

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Garretts Green, Birmingham17:19

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Sheldon, Birmingham17:18

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Solihull, Solihull17:17

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Olorenshaw Road, West Midlands - Birmingham17:17

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands17:16