Helicopters over Adelanto

Private and charter helicopters over Adelanto

503 of 808 recorded passes over Adelanto were private and charter helicopters — 62% of the traffic here, 28.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: REACH (N36RX), 35 recorded passestypically 3,000–3,400 ft

Private and charter aircraft are usually in transit, on a tour or a survey flight, and pass through without stopping.

Military helicopters over Adelanto

105 of 808 recorded passes over Adelanto were military helicopters — 13% of the traffic here, 8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Timberline Helicopters (N620TJ), 6 recorded passesusually 10am–1pmtypically 3,050–3,700 ft

Military aircraft are almost always transiting between bases or on training flights; they rarely orbit a neighborhood.

Air ambulances over Adelanto

101 of 808 recorded passes over Adelanto were air ambulances — 13% of the traffic here, 6.6 hours overhead in total.

Most often: REACH (N36RX), 62 recorded passestypically 2,900–3,200 ft

Air ambulances carry patients to and between hospitals. They usually fly straight in and out, often with a short circle over the landing site before they set down.

Sheriff's helicopters over Adelanto

80 of 808 recorded passes over Adelanto were sheriff's helicopters — 10% of the traffic here, 10.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: San Bernardino County Sheriffs Dept (N836SB), 11 recorded passesusually 3pm–6pmtypically 3,300–3,600 ft

Sheriff's aircraft fly patrol, search and rescue across the county, and orbit a scene the same way police aircraft do.

Is that an air ambulance over Adelanto?

Air ambulances account for 13% of the 808 helicopter passes recorded over Adelanto. The one you see most is REACH (N36RX), 62 recorded passes. They typically fly at 2,900–3,200 ft above sea level. Air ambulances carry patients to and between hospitals. They usually fly straight in and out, often with a short circle over the landing site before they set down.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Adelanto?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 10% of the 808 helicopter passes recorded over Adelanto. The one you see most is San Bernardino County Sheriffs Dept (N836SB), 11 recorded passes. They are usually 3pm–6pm here. They typically fly at 3,300–3,600 ft above sea level. Sheriff's aircraft fly patrol, search and rescue across the county, and orbit a scene the same way police aircraft do.

How high do helicopters fly over Adelanto?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 3,000–3,400 ft; military helicopters at 3,050–3,700 ft; air ambulances at 2,900–3,200 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 3,300–3,600 ft. These are the middle half of measured altitudes above sea level for each group, not a floor or a ceiling.

How long do helicopters stay over Adelanto?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 28.8 hours overhead across 503 recorded passes. Private and charter aircraft are usually in transit, on a tour or a survey flight, and pass through without stopping.

How can I tell if it's police or a news helicopter?

Police aircraft usually fly tight, repeated orbits over one spot and often stay for a long time. News helicopters tend to hold a wider circle at a higher altitude and arrive after an incident is already underway. This page labels each aircraft by its operator, so you don't have to guess.

Where does this data come from?

GTLA Live tracks public ADS-B and MLAT broadcasts that aircraft transmit about their own position, the same open data used by air-traffic enthusiasts worldwide. It is updated every few seconds.