Helicopters over Claremont

Police helicopters over Claremont

524 of 730 recorded passes over Claremont were police helicopters — 72% of the traffic here, 30.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Ontario PD (N30NT), 107 recorded passestypically 1,400–1,600 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 Claremont

141 of 730 recorded passes over Claremont were private and charter helicopters — 19% of the traffic here, 5.5 hours overhead in total.

Most often: REACH (N39RX), 8 recorded passestypically 1,400–1,700 ft

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

News helicopters over Claremont

22 of 730 recorded passes over Claremont were news helicopters — 3% of the traffic here, 2.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: ABC NewsCopter (N828AP), 4 recorded passestypically 1,650–2,200 ft

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.

Sheriff's helicopters over Claremont

14 of 730 recorded passes over Claremont were sheriff's helicopters — 2% of the traffic here, 1 hour overhead in total.

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 Claremont?

Police helicopters account for 72% of the 730 helicopter passes recorded over Claremont. The one you see most is Ontario PD (N30NT), 107 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,400–1,600 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.

Is that a news helicopter over Claremont?

News helicopters account for 3% of the 730 helicopter passes recorded over Claremont. The one you see most is ABC NewsCopter (N828AP), 4 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,650–2,200 ft above sea level. 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.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Claremont?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 2% of the 730 helicopter passes recorded over Claremont. 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 Claremont?

From the passes recorded here: police helicopters at 1,400–1,600 ft; private and charter helicopters at 1,400–1,700 ft; news helicopters at 1,650–2,200 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 Claremont?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are police helicopters: 30.8 hours overhead across 524 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.