Helicopters over Fillmore

Private and charter helicopters over Fillmore

367 of 462 recorded passes over Fillmore were private and charter helicopters — 79% of the traffic here, 24 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Spitzer Helicopter (N838BP), 24 recorded passesusually 12pm–3pmtypically 1,500–2,500 ft

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

Fire helicopters over Fillmore

48 of 462 recorded passes over Fillmore were fire helicopters — 10% of the traffic here, 2.9 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA City Fire (N305FD), 7 recorded passesusually 10am–1pmtypically 1,750–4,250 ft

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

Sheriff's helicopters over Fillmore

22 of 462 recorded passes over Fillmore were sheriff's helicopters — 5% of the traffic here, 1.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Ventura Co. Sheriff (N412VC), 13 recorded passesusually 10am–1pmtypically 1,600–1,900 ft

Sheriff's aircraft fly patrol, search and rescue across the county, and orbit a scene the same way police aircraft do.

Military helicopters over Fillmore

20 of 462 recorded passes over Fillmore were military helicopters — 4% of the traffic here, 0.8 hours overhead in total.

typically 2,750–7,350 ft

Military aircraft are almost always transiting between bases or on training flights; they rarely orbit a neighborhood.

Why is a fire helicopter over Fillmore?

Fire helicopters account for 10% of the 462 helicopter passes recorded over Fillmore. The one you see most is LA City Fire (N305FD), 7 recorded passes. They are usually 10am–1pm here. They typically fly at 1,750–4,250 ft above sea level. Fire department aircraft respond to fires and rescues — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Fillmore?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 5% of the 462 helicopter passes recorded over Fillmore. The one you see most is Ventura Co. Sheriff (N412VC), 13 recorded passes. They are usually 10am–1pm here. They typically fly at 1,600–1,900 ft above sea level. 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 Fillmore?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 1,500–2,500 ft; fire helicopters at 1,750–4,250 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 1,600–1,900 ft; military helicopters at 2,750–7,350 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 Fillmore?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 24 hours overhead across 367 recorded passes. Private and charter aircraft are usually in transit, on a tour or a survey flight, and pass through without stopping.

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.