Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Friday, 21 August 2026 | 15:56 | From Sutton Coldfield

Flight route Police Helicopter Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham Airport, 21 August 2026, 14:56

On Friday, 21 August 2026 at 15:56, a Police Helicopter departed from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 179 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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

16 miles

1000 feet

179 mph

6 minutes

15:56

16:01

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands16:01

Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands16:01

Solihull, Solihull15:58

Shirley, Solihull15:57

Solihull, Solihull15:57

Sheldonfield Road, West Midlands - Birmingham15:56

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands - Birmingham15:56

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