Police Helicopter on its way from Birmingham Airport

Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 5:09

On Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 5:09 at 5:09, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport and is now flying over Rugby. 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 62 miles at an average speed of 69 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
63 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
69 mph
55 minutes
05:09
06:03:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Rugby, Warwickshire06:03

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Allesley Road, West Midlands - Warwickshire05:46

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Rugby, Warwickshire05:14

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Clifford Park, Coventry05:14

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Upper Stoke, Coventry05:14

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Daimler Green, Coventry05:13

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Allesley, Coventry05:12

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Solihull, Solihull05:12

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Solihull, Warwickshire05:11

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Solihull, Solihull05:11

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North Warwickshire, Warwickshire05:10

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Solihull, Warwickshire05:10

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Solihull, Solihull05:10

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North Avenue, West Midlands - Solihull05:10

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands05:09