Police Helicopter to Irlam, M62

Saturday, 18 July 2026 | 22:53 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route Police Helicopter Manchester Barton Aerodrome - Irlam, 18 July 2026, 21:53

On Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 22:53, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Irlam. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 42 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 300 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
4 miles
300 feet
dashboard average speed
42 mph
6 minutes
22:53
22:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M62, Greater Manchester - Salford22:58

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester22:58

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Irlam, Salford22:57

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M62, Greater Manchester - Salford22:57

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Worsley, Salford22:56

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Irlam, Salford22:56

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester22:55

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Irlam, Salford22:54

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester22:53