Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Thursday, 3 September 2026 | 11:43 | From Sutton Coldfield

Flight route Police Helicopter Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham Airport, 03 September 2026, 10:43

On Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 11:43, a Police Helicopter departed from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 44 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 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

15 miles

1800 feet

44 mph

21 minutes

11:43

12:03

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands12:03

Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands12:03

Sheldon, Birmingham12:02

Garretts Green, Birmingham12:01

Yardley, Birmingham12:01

Saltley, Birmingham12:00

Bickford Road, West Midlands - Birmingham11:43

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands - Birmingham11:43

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