Helicopters over Glendora

Police helicopters over Glendora

204 of 547 recorded passes over Glendora were police helicopters — 37% of the traffic here, 14.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Pasadena PD (N239PS), 45 recorded passestypically 1,500–1,800 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

114 of 547 recorded passes over Glendora were private and charter helicopters — 21% of the traffic here, 2.9 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Blue Sky (N286G), 8 recorded passestypically 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 and air-medical helicopters over Glendora

108 of 547 recorded passes over Glendora were fire and air-medical helicopters — 20% of the traffic here, 2.5 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA Co FD (N120LA), 23 recorded passesusually 5am–8amtypically 1,500–2,300 ft

Fire and air-medical aircraft respond to fires, rescues and hospital transports — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

News helicopters over Glendora

46 of 547 recorded passes over Glendora were news helicopters — 8% of the traffic here, 3.3 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Sky5 (N925TV), 5 recorded passesusually 5am–8amtypically 1,600–2,300 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 37% of the 547 helicopter passes recorded over Glendora. The one you see most is Pasadena PD (N239PS), 45 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,500–1,800 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 and air-medical helicopters account for 20% of the 547 helicopter passes recorded over Glendora. The one you see most is LA Co FD (N120LA), 23 recorded passes. They are usually 5am–8am here. They typically fly at 1,500–2,300 ft above sea level. Fire and air-medical aircraft respond to fires, rescues and hospital transports — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

Is that a news helicopter over Glendora?

News helicopters account for 8% of the 547 helicopter passes recorded over Glendora. The one you see most is Sky5 (N925TV), 5 recorded passes. They are usually 5am–8am here. They typically fly at 1,600–2,300 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 1,500–1,800 ft; private and charter helicopters at 1,500–2,500 ft; fire and air-medical helicopters at 1,500–2,300 ft; news helicopters at 1,600–2,300 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: 14.4 hours overhead across 204 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 AirWatch 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.