Helicopters over Agoura Hills

Private and charter helicopters over Agoura Hills

233 of 402 recorded passes over Agoura Hills were private and charter helicopters — 58% of the traffic here, 10.1 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Helinet (N323CH), 21 recorded passestypically 1,800–2,500 ft

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

Sheriff's helicopters over Agoura Hills

51 of 402 recorded passes over Agoura Hills were sheriff's helicopters — 13% of the traffic here, 4.6 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LASD (N962LA), 13 recorded passesusually 2pm–5pmtypically 1,000–2,200 ft

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

Police helicopters over Agoura Hills

44 of 402 recorded passes over Agoura Hills were police helicopters — 11% of the traffic here, 2.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LAPD (N472LA), 5 recorded passesusually 9am–12pmtypically 1,500–1,850 ft

Police aircraft typically fly tight, repeated orbits over one spot to support officers on the ground, and can hold for a long time.

Fire and air-medical helicopters over Agoura Hills

43 of 402 recorded passes over Agoura Hills were fire and air-medical helicopters — 11% of the traffic here, 4.2 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA City Fire (N303FD), 7 recorded passestypically 1,450–2,200 ft

Fire and air-medical aircraft respond to fires, rescues and hospital transports — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Agoura Hills?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 13% of the 402 helicopter passes recorded over Agoura Hills. The one you see most is LASD (N962LA), 13 recorded passes. They are usually 2pm–5pm here. They typically fly at 1,000–2,200 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.

Why is a police helicopter circling over Agoura Hills?

Police helicopters account for 11% of the 402 helicopter passes recorded over Agoura Hills. The one you see most is LAPD (N472LA), 5 recorded passes. They are usually 9am–12pm here. They typically fly at 1,500–1,850 ft above sea level. Police aircraft typically fly tight, repeated orbits over one spot to support officers on the ground, and can hold for a long time.

Why is a fire helicopter over Agoura Hills?

Fire and air-medical helicopters account for 11% of the 402 helicopter passes recorded over Agoura Hills. The one you see most is LA City Fire (N303FD), 7 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,450–2,200 ft above sea level. Fire and air-medical aircraft respond to fires, rescues and hospital transports — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

How high do helicopters fly over Agoura Hills?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 1,800–2,500 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 1,000–2,200 ft; police helicopters at 1,500–1,850 ft; fire and air-medical helicopters at 1,450–2,200 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 Agoura Hills?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 10.1 hours overhead across 233 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 AirWatch 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.