Police Helicopter on its way from Urmston

Monday, 7 September 2026 | 3:41

On Monday, 7 September 2026 | 3:41 at 3:41, a Police Helicopter departed from Urmston and is now flying over Manchester Barton Aerodrome. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-EMID. The flight has been in the air for 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 61 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-EMID
Helicopter: G-EMID

The helicopter G-EMID 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
62 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
73 mph
51 minutes
03:41
04:32:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester04:31

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester04:31

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Eccles, Salford04:30

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Worsley, Trafford04:30

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Urmston, Trafford04:29

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Stretford, Trafford04:29

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Sale, Trafford04:28

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Northern Moor, Manchester04:28

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Wythenshawe, Manchester04:23

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RAF Cheadle, Cheadle04:23

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Stockport, Stockport04:23

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Wythenshawe, Manchester03:44

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Northern Moor, Manchester03:44

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Northern Moor, Trafford03:44

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Sale, Trafford03:43

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Stretford, Trafford03:43

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Urmston, Trafford03:42

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Worsley, Trafford03:42

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Ripley Crescent, Greater Manchester - Salford03:41