Police Helicopter to Newchurch, Bridgewood Close

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 23:24 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route Police Helicopter Manchester Barton Aerodrome - Newchurch, 16 September 2026, 22:24

On Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 23:24, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Newchurch. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 96 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLC
Helicopter: G-POLC

The helicopter G-POLC 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
28 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
96 mph
18 minutes
23:24
23:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bridgewood Close, Lancashire23:41

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Newchurch, Lancashire23:40

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Edenfield, Lancashire23:38

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Newchurch, Lancashire23:38

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Waterfoot, Lancashire23:37

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Newchurch, Lancashire23:36

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Waterfoot, Lancashire23:35

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Newchurch, Lancashire23:33

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Rawtenstall, Lancashire23:32

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Ewood Bridge, Lancashire23:32

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Stubbins, Lancashire23:31

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Ramsbottom, Bury23:30

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Bury, Bury23:30

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Ramsbottom, Bury23:30

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Bury, Bury23:29

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Bolton, Bury23:29

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Bury, Bury23:29

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Bolton, Bury23:28

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Bolton, Bolton23:28

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Farnworth, Bolton23:27

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Walkden, Salford23:27

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Little Hulton, Salford23:26

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Ellenbrook, Salford23:26

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Worsley, Salford23:25

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Irlam, Salford23:25

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester23:24