Helicopters over Glendora

Police helicopters over Glendora

340 of 942 recorded passes over Glendora were police helicopters — 36% of the traffic here, 25.6 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Pasadena PD (N239PS), 35 recorded passestypically 1,500–2,100 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 Glendora

204 of 942 recorded passes over Glendora were private and charter helicopters — 22% of the traffic here, 6.3 hours overhead in total.

usually 11am–2pmtypically 1,600–2,450 ft

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

Fire helicopters over Glendora

187 of 942 recorded passes over Glendora were fire helicopters — 20% of the traffic here, 4.6 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA Co FD (N18LA), 21 recorded passestypically 1,600–2,300 ft

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

News helicopters over Glendora

87 of 942 recorded passes over Glendora were news helicopters — 9% of the traffic here, 4.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: AIR7 (backup) (N29HD), 8 recorded passesusually 5am–8amtypically 1,700–2,100 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.

Why is a police helicopter circling over Glendora?

Police helicopters account for 36% of the 942 helicopter passes recorded over Glendora. The one you see most is Pasadena PD (N239PS), 35 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,500–2,100 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.

Why is a fire helicopter over Glendora?

Fire helicopters account for 20% of the 942 helicopter passes recorded over Glendora. The one you see most is LA Co FD (N18LA), 21 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,600–2,300 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 news helicopter over Glendora?

News helicopters account for 9% of the 942 helicopter passes recorded over Glendora. The one you see most is AIR7 (backup) (N29HD), 8 recorded passes. They are usually 5am–8am here. They typically fly at 1,700–2,100 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.

How high do helicopters fly over Glendora?

From the passes recorded here: police helicopters at 1,500–2,100 ft; private and charter helicopters at 1,600–2,450 ft; fire helicopters at 1,600–2,300 ft; news helicopters at 1,700–2,100 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 Glendora?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are police helicopters: 25.6 hours overhead across 340 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.