Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 18:18 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Birmingham Airport - Birmingham Airport, 16 May 2026, 17:18

On Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 18:18, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
2 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
56 mph
2 minutes
18:18
18:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands18:19

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands18:19

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Damson Parkway, West Midlands - Solihull18:19

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Solihull, Solihull18:18

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands18:18