Police Helicopter to Westhoughton, Clough Avenue

Friday, 3 July 2026 | 18:07 | From Irlam

Flight route Police Helicopter Irlam - Westhoughton, 03 July 2026, 17:07

On Friday, 3 July 2026 at 18:07, a Police Helicopter departed from Irlam to Westhoughton. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 37 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 66 miles at an average speed of 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLG
Helicopter: G-POLG

The helicopter G-POLG 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: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
66 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
37 minutes
18:07
18:44
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Clough Avenue, Greater Manchester - Bolton18:44

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Westhoughton, Bolton18:11

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Wigan, Wigan18:10

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Tyldesley, Wigan18:10

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Wigan, Wigan18:09

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Ellenbrook, Salford18:09

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Worsley, Salford18:08

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Oldham, Oldham18:08

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Worsley, Salford18:08

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M62, Greater Manchester - Salford18:07