Helicopters over East Hollywood

Police helicopters over East Hollywood

1,753 of 2,420 recorded passes over East Hollywood were police helicopters — 72% of the traffic here, 71.2 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LAPD (N267LA), 33 recorded passestypically 800–1,100 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 East Hollywood

376 of 2,420 recorded passes over East Hollywood were private and charter helicopters — 16% of the traffic here, 23 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Helinet (N323CH), 5 recorded passesusually 4pm–7pmtypically 500–1,500 ft

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

News helicopters over East Hollywood

194 of 2,420 recorded passes over East Hollywood were news helicopters — 8% of the traffic here, 8.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: SkyFOX 11 / SkyCAL (N93DD), 8 recorded passesusually 5am–8amtypically 1,150–1,500 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 East Hollywood

44 of 2,420 recorded passes over East Hollywood were fire helicopters — 2% of the traffic here, 6.7 hours overhead in total.

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 East Hollywood?

Police helicopters account for 72% of the 2,420 helicopter passes recorded over East Hollywood. The one you see most is LAPD (N267LA), 33 recorded passes. They typically fly at 800–1,100 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 East Hollywood?

News helicopters account for 8% of the 2,420 helicopter passes recorded over East Hollywood. The one you see most is SkyFOX 11 / SkyCAL (N93DD), 8 recorded passes. They are usually 5am–8am here. They typically fly at 1,150–1,500 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 East Hollywood?

Fire helicopters account for 2% of the 2,420 helicopter passes recorded over East Hollywood. Fire department aircraft respond to fires and rescues — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

How high do helicopters fly over East Hollywood?

From the passes recorded here: police helicopters at 800–1,100 ft; private and charter helicopters at 500–1,500 ft; news helicopters at 1,150–1,500 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 East Hollywood?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are police helicopters: 71.2 hours overhead across 1,753 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.