Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 21:09 | From Westwood Heath

Flight route Police Helicopter Westwood Heath - Birmingham Airport, 13 May 2026, 20:09

On Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 21:09, a Police Helicopter departed from Westwood Heath to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 64 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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
13 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
64 mph
12 minutes
21:09
21:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands21:21

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands21:20

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Solihull, Solihull21:17

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Tile Hill, Solihull21:16

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Tile Hill, Coventry21:16

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Canley, Coventry21:15

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Cannon Park, Coventry21:14

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Binns Close, West Midlands - Coventry21:12

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Canley, Coventry21:10

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Westwood Heath, West Midlands - Coventry21:09