Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | 4:47 | From Eccles

Flight route Police Helicopter Eccles - Manchester Barton Aerodrome, 14 July 2026, 03:47

On Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 4:47, a Police Helicopter departed from Eccles to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 19 miles at an average speed of 132 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 700 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
20 miles
700 feet
dashboard average speed
132 mph
9 minutes
04:47
04:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester04:56

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Irlam, Salford04:55

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Irlam, Trafford04:55

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Eccles, Trafford04:55

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Urmston, Trafford04:54

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Stretford, Trafford04:53

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Old Trafford, Trafford04:53

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Hulme, Trafford04:52

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Moss Side, Manchester04:52

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Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester04:52

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Longsight, Manchester04:52

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Ardwick, Manchester04:51

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Bradford, Manchester04:51

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Miles Platting, Manchester04:51

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Collyhurst, Manchester04:51

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Cheetham Hill, Manchester04:50

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Strangeways, Manchester04:50

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Strangeways, Salford04:49

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Pendlebury, Salford04:49

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Eccles, Salford04:49

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Pendlebury, Salford04:48

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Eccles, Salford04:47

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Liverpool Road, Greater Manchester - Salford04:47