Police Helicopter to Solihull, A45

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | 5:04 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Birmingham Airport - Solihull, 08 July 2026, 04:04

On Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at 5:04, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Solihull. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 109 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
12 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
109 mph
7 minutes
05:04
05:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A45, West Midlands - Solihull05:10

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Solihull, Solihull05:10

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Solihull, Birmingham05:10

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Sheldon, Birmingham05:09

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Garretts Green, Birmingham05:09

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Kitts Green, Birmingham05:09

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Shard End, Birmingham05:08

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Solihull, Solihull05:08

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Solihull, Birmingham05:07

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Minworth, Birmingham05:06

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Solihull, Birmingham05:06

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Solihull, Solihull05:06

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Kitts Green, Birmingham05:05

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Bannerley Road, West Midlands - Birmingham05:04

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands05:04