Helicopters over Eagle Rock

Police helicopters over Eagle Rock

889 of 1,679 recorded passes over Eagle Rock were police helicopters — 53% of the traffic here, 52.1 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Burbank PD (N103CG), 31 recorded passestypically 1,300–1,900 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 Eagle Rock

322 of 1,679 recorded passes over Eagle Rock were private and charter helicopters — 19% of the traffic here, 10.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Helirod (N121RH), 4 recorded passestypically 1,300–1,800 ft

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

News helicopters over Eagle Rock

237 of 1,679 recorded passes over Eagle Rock were news helicopters — 14% of the traffic here, 7.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: ABC NewsCopter (N828AP), 12 recorded passestypically 1,500–1,950 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.

Fire helicopters over Eagle Rock

127 of 1,679 recorded passes over Eagle Rock were fire helicopters — 8% of the traffic here, 11.7 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA Co FD (N120LA), 6 recorded passesusually 2pm–5pmtypically 1,300–1,800 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 Eagle Rock?

Police helicopters account for 53% of the 1,679 helicopter passes recorded over Eagle Rock. The one you see most is Burbank PD (N103CG), 31 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,300–1,900 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 Eagle Rock?

News helicopters account for 14% of the 1,679 helicopter passes recorded over Eagle Rock. The one you see most is ABC NewsCopter (N828AP), 12 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,500–1,950 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 Eagle Rock?

Fire helicopters account for 8% of the 1,679 helicopter passes recorded over Eagle Rock. The one you see most is LA Co FD (N120LA), 6 recorded passes. They are usually 2pm–5pm here. They typically fly at 1,300–1,800 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 Eagle Rock?

From the passes recorded here: police helicopters at 1,300–1,900 ft; private and charter helicopters at 1,300–1,800 ft; news helicopters at 1,500–1,950 ft; fire helicopters at 1,300–1,800 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 Eagle Rock?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are police helicopters: 52.1 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.