Police Helicopter on its way from MOD St Athan

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 20:06

On Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 20:06 at 20:06, a Police Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan and is now flying over Merthyr Tydfil. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-EMID. The flight has been in the air for 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 114 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2125 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
27 miles
2125 feet
dashboard average speed
114 mph
15 minutes
20:06
20:20:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil20:18

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Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil20:17

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Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil20:16

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Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Tydfil20:15

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Miskin, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:15

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Penrhiwceiber, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:15

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Ynysybwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:13

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Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:13

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Hopkinstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:13

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Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:12

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Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:11

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Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:10

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Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:10

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Brynsadler, Rhondda Cynon Taf20:10

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Welsh St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan20:09

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Ystradowen, Vale of Glamorgan20:09

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Aberthin, Vale of Glamorgan20:08

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Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan20:08

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Llandough, Vale of Glamorgan20:07

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Llanmaes, Vale of Glamorgan20:07

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Eglwys Brewis, Vale of Glamorgan20:06

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Llanmaes, Vale of Glamorgan20:06

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:06