Helicopters over Cypress Park

Police helicopters over Cypress Park

889 of 1,167 recorded passes over Cypress Park were police helicopters — 76% of the traffic here, 37.5 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LAPD (N232LA), 34 recorded passestypically 1,000–1,300 ft

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

News helicopters over Cypress Park

104 of 1,167 recorded passes over Cypress Park were news helicopters — 9% of the traffic here, 3.7 hours overhead in total.

Most often: AIR7 (N71HD), 6 recorded passesusually 6am–9amtypically 1,300–1,850 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.

Private and charter helicopters over Cypress Park

58 of 1,167 recorded passes over Cypress Park were private and charter helicopters — 5% of the traffic here, 1.2 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA County (N963SD), 3 recorded passestypically 1,050–1,350 ft

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

Fire helicopters over Cypress Park

50 of 1,167 recorded passes over Cypress Park were fire helicopters — 4% of the traffic here, 2.6 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA City Fire (N303FD), 5 recorded passestypically 750–1,000 ft

Fire department aircraft respond to fires and rescues — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

Why is a police helicopter circling over Cypress Park?

Police helicopters account for 76% of the 1,167 helicopter passes recorded over Cypress Park. The one you see most is LAPD (N232LA), 34 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,000–1,300 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 Cypress Park?

News helicopters account for 9% of the 1,167 helicopter passes recorded over Cypress Park. The one you see most is AIR7 (N71HD), 6 recorded passes. They are usually 6am–9am here. They typically fly at 1,300–1,850 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.

Why is a fire helicopter over Cypress Park?

Fire helicopters account for 4% of the 1,167 helicopter passes recorded over Cypress Park. The one you see most is LA City Fire (N303FD), 5 recorded passes. They typically fly at 750–1,000 ft above sea level. Fire department aircraft respond to fires and rescues — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

How high do helicopters fly over Cypress Park?

From the passes recorded here: police helicopters at 1,000–1,300 ft; news helicopters at 1,300–1,850 ft; private and charter helicopters at 1,050–1,350 ft; fire helicopters at 750–1,000 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 Cypress Park?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are police helicopters: 37.5 hours overhead across 889 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 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.