Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 3:30 | From Sheldon

Flight route Police Helicopter Sheldon - Birmingham Airport, 05 July 2026, 02:30

On Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 3:30, a Police Helicopter departed from Sheldon to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
3 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
3 minutes
03:30
03:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands03:32

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands03:32

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Solihull, Solihull03:32

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands03:31

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Eden Road, West Midlands - Solihull03:30

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Sheldon, West Midlands - Birmingham03:30