Police Helicopter to Irlam, Twelve Yards Road

Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 1:11 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route Police Helicopter Manchester Barton Aerodrome - Irlam, 05 July 2026, 00:11

On Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 1:11, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Irlam. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 116 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: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
18 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
116 mph
10 minutes
01:11
01:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Twelve Yards Road, Greater Manchester - Salford01:21

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester01:20

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Irlam, Salford01:20

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Worsley, Salford01:19

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Roe Green, Salford01:18

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Clifton, Bolton01:18

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Kearsley, Bolton01:17

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Bolton, Bolton01:17

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Farnworth, Bolton01:15

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Bolton, Bolton01:15

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Tyldesley, Wigan01:15

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Wigan, Wigan01:14

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Tyldesley, Wigan01:14

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Wigan, Wigan01:13

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Astley, Wigan01:13

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Boothstown, Wigan01:13

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Boothstown, Salford01:13

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Worsley, Greater Manchester - Salford01:12

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Irlam, Salford01:12

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester01:11