Police Helicopter to Sutton Coldfield, Lindridge Road

Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 20:11 | From Birmingham Airport

Flight route Police Helicopter Birmingham Airport - Sutton Coldfield, 16 August 2026, 19:11

On Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 20:11, a Police Helicopter departed from Birmingham Airport to Sutton Coldfield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 92 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
13 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
92 mph
8 minutes
20:11
20:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lindridge Road, West Midlands - Birmingham20:19

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Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham20:14

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Tyburn, Birmingham20:13

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Solihull, Solihull20:13

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Shard End, Birmingham20:12

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Kitts Green, Birmingham20:12

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Tile Cross, Birmingham20:12

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Sheaf Lane, West Midlands - Birmingham20:11

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Sheldon, Birmingham20:11

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands20:11