Police Helicopter to Birmingham Airport

Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 22:04 | From Sutton Coldfield

Flight route Police Helicopter Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham Airport, 10 September 2026, 21:04

On Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 22:04, a Police Helicopter departed from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 183 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
15 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
183 mph
5 minutes
22:04
22:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands22:09

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Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, West Midlands22:08

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Solihull, Solihull22:08

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Chelmsley Wood, Solihull22:07

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Solihull, Solihull22:07

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Bickenhill, Solihull22:06

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A45, West Midlands - Solihull22:05

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Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands - Birmingham22:04