Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 13:44 | From Sutton Coldfield

Flight route Police Helicopter Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham Airport, 26 August 2026, 12:44

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 13:44, a Police Helicopter departed from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 136 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
30 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
136 mph
14 minutes
13:44
13:57
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands13:57

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands13:57

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Sheldon, Birmingham13:56

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Sheldon, Solihull13:56

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Solihull, Solihull13:55

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Shirley, Solihull13:55

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Hall Green, Birmingham13:54

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Yardley Wood, Birmingham13:52

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Highters Heath, Birmingham13:51

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Bromsgrove, Worcestershire13:51

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Highters Heath, Birmingham13:50

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Bromsgrove, Worcestershire13:50

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Highters Heath, Birmingham13:49

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Brandwood End, Birmingham13:49

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Bromsgrove, Worcestershire13:47

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Highters Heath, Birmingham13:47

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Bromsgrove, Worcestershire13:47

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Brandwood End, Birmingham13:46

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Bromsgrove, Worcestershire13:46

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Brandwood End, Worcestershire13:46

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Stonehouse Lane, West Midlands - Worcestershire13:44

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Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands - Birmingham13:44