Helicopters over Green Valley

Private and charter helicopters over Green Valley

260 of 544 recorded passes over Green Valley were private and charter helicopters — 48% of the traffic here, 13.9 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Helistream (N714BH), 13 recorded passesusually 1pm–4pmtypically 3,300–4,300 ft

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

Fire helicopters over Green Valley

240 of 544 recorded passes over Green Valley were fire helicopters — 44% of the traffic here, 11.7 hours overhead in total.

Most often: U S Leaseco (N721HT), 37 recorded passestypically 3,200–3,500 ft

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

Sheriff's helicopters over Green Valley

22 of 544 recorded passes over Green Valley were sheriff's helicopters — 4% of the traffic here, 0.8 hours overhead in total.

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

Military helicopters over Green Valley

14 of 544 recorded passes over Green Valley were military helicopters — 3% of the traffic here, 0.4 hours overhead in total.

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

Why is a fire helicopter over Green Valley?

Fire helicopters account for 44% of the 544 helicopter passes recorded over Green Valley. The one you see most is U S Leaseco (N721HT), 37 recorded passes. They typically fly at 3,200–3,500 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 Green Valley?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 4% of the 544 helicopter passes recorded over Green Valley. 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 Green Valley?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 3,300–4,300 ft; fire helicopters at 3,200–3,500 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 Green Valley?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 13.9 hours overhead across 260 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.