Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 12:34 | From Sutton Coldfield

Flight route Police Helicopter Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham Airport, 10 September 2026, 11:34

On Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 12:34, a Police Helicopter departed from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 224 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 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
11 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
224 mph
3 minutes
12:34
12:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands12:37

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands12:37

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Sheldon, Birmingham12:36

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Sheldon, Solihull12:36

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Solihull, Solihull12:35

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Garretts Green, Birmingham12:35

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Coventry Road, West Midlands - Solihull12:35

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Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands - Birmingham12:34