Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 6:00 | From Sutton Coldfield

Flight route Police Helicopter Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham Airport, 29 August 2026, 05:00

On Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 6:00, a Police Helicopter departed from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 143 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
20 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
143 mph
9 minutes
06:00
06:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands06:09

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands06:08

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Solihull, Birmingham06:08

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Solihull, Solihull06:08

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Sheldon, Solihull06:07

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Solihull, Solihull06:06

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Shirley, Solihull06:05

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Solihull, Solihull06:04

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Tyseley, Birmingham06:04

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Hay Mills, Birmingham06:04

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Tyseley, Birmingham06:03

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Greet, Birmingham06:03

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Fox Hollies, Birmingham06:03

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Tyseley, Birmingham06:02

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Solihull, Solihull06:01

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Sheldon, Solihull06:01

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Coventry Road, West Midlands - Birmingham06:01

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Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands - Birmingham06:00