Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Friday, 22 May 2026 | 23:01 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Birmingham Airport - Birmingham Airport, 22 May 2026, 22:01

On Friday, 22 May 2026 at 23:01, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 101 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
18 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
11 minutes
23:01
23:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands23:11

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands23:11

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Sheldon, Birmingham23:10

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Garretts Green, Birmingham23:10

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Yardley, Birmingham23:09

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Hay Mills, Birmingham23:09

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Saltley, Birmingham23:08

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Hay Mills, Birmingham23:08

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Saltley, Birmingham23:07

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Vauxhall, Birmingham23:07

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Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham23:06

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Hockley Port, Birmingham23:06

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City & Sandwell Hospital, Birmingham23:06

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Park Central, Birmingham23:04

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Sparkbrook, Birmingham23:04

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Greet, Birmingham23:03

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Tyseley, Birmingham23:03

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Hay Mills, Birmingham23:03

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Acocks Green, Solihull23:02

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Damson Parkway, West Midlands - Solihull23:01

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Solihull, Solihull23:01

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands23:01