Police Helicopter on its way from Birmingham Airport

Friday, 7 August 2026 | 0:48

On Friday, 7 August 2026 | 0:48 at 0:48, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport and is now flying over Warwick. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight has been in the air for 54 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 60 miles at an average speed of 67 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
60 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
67 mph
54 minutes
00:48
01:41:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Warwick, Warwickshire01:41

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Warwick, Warwickshire00:51

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Solihull, Solihull00:48

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Streamside Way, West Midlands - Solihull00:48

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Sheldon, Birmingham00:48

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands00:48