Helicopters over Chino

Police helicopters over Chino

413 of 874 recorded passes over Chino were police helicopters — 47% of the traffic here, 56.2 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Chino PD (N710PD), 92 recorded passestypically 1,450–1,650 ft

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

Private and charter helicopters over Chino

280 of 874 recorded passes over Chino were private and charter helicopters — 32% of the traffic here, 5.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Southern California Edison (N810CE), 16 recorded passestypically 1,200–1,450 ft

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

Fire and air-medical helicopters over Chino

130 of 874 recorded passes over Chino were fire and air-medical helicopters — 15% of the traffic here, 7.1 hours overhead in total.

Most often: CAL FIRE (N476DF), 35 recorded passesusually 2pm–5pmtypically 550–600 ft

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

News helicopters over Chino

25 of 874 recorded passes over Chino were news helicopters — 3% of the traffic here, 0.9 hours overhead in total.

News helicopters hold a wider circle at a higher altitude and arrive after a story is already underway; several at once usually means something is being covered live.

Why is a police helicopter circling over Chino?

Police helicopters account for 47% of the 874 helicopter passes recorded over Chino. The one you see most is Chino PD (N710PD), 92 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,450–1,650 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 Chino?

Fire and air-medical helicopters account for 15% of the 874 helicopter passes recorded over Chino. The one you see most is CAL FIRE (N476DF), 35 recorded passes. They are usually 2pm–5pm here. They typically fly at 550–600 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.

Is that a news helicopter over Chino?

News helicopters account for 3% of the 874 helicopter passes recorded over Chino. News helicopters hold a wider circle at a higher altitude and arrive after a story is already underway; several at once usually means something is being covered live.

How high do helicopters fly over Chino?

From the passes recorded here: police helicopters at 1,450–1,650 ft; private and charter helicopters at 1,200–1,450 ft; fire and air-medical helicopters at 550–600 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 Chino?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are police helicopters: 56.2 hours overhead across 413 recorded passes. Police aircraft typically fly tight, repeated orbits over one spot to support officers on the ground, and can hold for a long time.

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.