Police Helicopter to Irlam, Twelve Yards Road

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | 0:38 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route Police Helicopter Manchester Barton Aerodrome - Irlam, 20 July 2026, 23:38

On Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 0:38, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Irlam. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
3 miles
400 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
2 minutes
00:38
00:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Twelve Yards Road, Greater Manchester - Salford00:40

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester00:40

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Eccles, Salford00:39

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Port Salford Way, Greater Manchester - Salford00:39

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Irlam, Salford00:38

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester00:38