Helicopters over Hermosa Beach

Private and charter helicopters over Hermosa Beach

157 of 186 recorded passes over Hermosa Beach were private and charter helicopters — 84% of the traffic here, 4.2 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Emerald City Aircraft (N7530M), 39 recorded passesusually 12pm–3pmtypically 450–700 ft

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

Military helicopters over Hermosa Beach

8 of 186 recorded passes over Hermosa Beach were military helicopters — 4% of the traffic here, 1 hour overhead in total.

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

How high do helicopters fly over Hermosa Beach?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 450–700 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 Hermosa Beach?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 4.2 hours overhead across 157 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.