Police Helicopter on its way from Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 7:59

On Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 7:59 at 7:59, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome and is now flying over Penistone. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight has been in the air for 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 156 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2400 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: James

Distance travelled
33 miles
2400 feet
dashboard average speed
156 mph
13 minutes
07:59
08:11:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Penistone, Barnsley08:11

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Penistone, Barnsley08:11

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Barnsley, Barnsley08:11

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Hazlehead, Barnsley08:10

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Barnsley, Barnsley08:09

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Holme Valley, Kirklees08:08

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Tintwistle, Derbyshire08:07

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Oldham, Oldham08:05

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Mossley, Tameside08:05

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Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside08:04

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Oldham, Oldham08:03

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Failsworth, Oldham08:03

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Moston, Manchester08:02

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Collyhurst, Manchester08:02

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Miles Platting, Manchester08:02

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Strangeways, Manchester08:01

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Lower Broughton, Salford08:01

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Charlestown, Salford08:01

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Pendleton, Salford08:01

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Eccles, Salford08:00

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Worsley, Salford07:59

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Irlam, Salford07:59

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Twelve Yards Road, Greater Manchester - Salford07:59