Police Helicopter on its way from Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 8:18

On Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 8:18 at 8:18, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome and is now flying over Saughall. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight has been in the air for 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 109 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
38 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
109 mph
21 minutes
08:18
08:39:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Saughall, Cheshire West and Chester08:38

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Saughall, Cheshire West and Chester08:30

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Mollington, Cheshire West and Chester08:29

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Lea-by-Backford, Cheshire West and Chester08:29

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Backford, Cheshire West and Chester08:28

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Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester08:28

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Thornton le Moors, Cheshire West and Chester08:27

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Elton, Cheshire West and Chester08:27

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Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester08:26

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Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester08:26

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Runcorn, Halton08:23

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Penketh, Warrington08:23

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Warrington, Warrington08:22

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Poulton-with-Fearnhead, Warrington08:21

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Birchwood, Warrington08:20

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Fowley Common, Warrington08:20

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Cadishead, Warrington08:20

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Irlam, Salford08:18

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Barton Moss Road, Greater Manchester - Salford08:18