Helicopters over Huntington Park

Live helicopter tracking for Huntington Park, Los Angeles County — updated every few seconds.

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Huntington Park, Los Angeles County

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Live map — checking for helicopters over Huntington Park… The dashed ring is the 3.5 km radius this page counts as “over Huntington Park”; inner rings mark one-third and two-thirds of that distance.

Today over Huntington Park

Nothing overhead now. The last helicopter left 40 minutes ago, heading south.

Verbs like “held over” and “circled” describe the recorded flight path, not what was happening on the ground. Nothing here states a crime, a fire or a casualty.

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The sky over Huntington Park

1,935helicopter passes tracked over 66 days
205.2
passes per week
6.4
hours overhead per week
7 PM
busiest hour
Private
most common overhead

By hour of day

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Busiest hour: 7p · this hour (2p) has averaged 109 passes historically

Who flies over Huntington Park

  • Private32%
  • Police32%
  • News20%
  • Sheriff13%
  • Fire / medical2%
  • Other0%

The regulars over Huntington Park

The aircraft recorded here most often — the ones you’ll see again.

Who flies over Huntington Park, by the numbers

Private and charter helicopters over Huntington Park

622 of 1,935 recorded passes over Huntington Park were private and charter helicopters — 32% of the traffic here, 13 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Emerald City Aircraft (N7530M), 22 recorded passesusually 4pm–7pmtypically 700–1,050 ft

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

Police helicopters over Huntington Park

616 of 1,935 recorded passes over Huntington Park were police helicopters — 32% of the traffic here, 23.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LAPD (N213PF), 15 recorded passestypically 550–700 ft

Police aircraft typically fly tight, repeated orbits over one spot to support officers on the ground, and can hold for a long time.

News helicopters over Huntington Park

393 of 1,935 recorded passes over Huntington Park were news helicopters — 20% of the traffic here, 11.5 hours overhead in total.

Most often: AIR7 (N71HD), 17 recorded passestypically 900–1,200 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.

Sheriff's helicopters over Huntington Park

255 of 1,935 recorded passes over Huntington Park were sheriff's helicopters — 13% of the traffic here, 11.3 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LASD (N956LA), 9 recorded passestypically 650–900 ft

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

What it usually means

Private / civil: Private and civil helicopters are usually in transit, on a charter, or on a survey flight.

Police (LAPD / municipal): Police helicopters typically orbit for a search, a pursuit, or to support officers on the ground. A tight circle overhead usually means the activity is directly below.

News helicopter: News helicopters usually mean live coverage of a developing story — a pursuit, a fire, or a scene the station is broadcasting.

Sheriff (LASD): Sheriff's helicopters typically orbit for a search, a pursuit, or to support deputies on the ground.

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Helicopters over Huntington Park common questions

Why is a police helicopter circling over Huntington Park?

Police helicopters account for 32% of the 1,935 helicopter passes recorded over Huntington Park. The one you see most is LAPD (N213PF), 15 recorded passes. They typically fly at 550–700 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.

Is that a news helicopter over Huntington Park?

News helicopters account for 20% of the 1,935 helicopter passes recorded over Huntington Park. The one you see most is AIR7 (N71HD), 17 recorded passes. They typically fly at 900–1,200 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.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Huntington Park?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 13% of the 1,935 helicopter passes recorded over Huntington Park. The one you see most is LASD (N956LA), 9 recorded passes. They typically fly at 650–900 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 Huntington Park?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 700–1,050 ft; police helicopters at 550–700 ft; news helicopters at 900–1,200 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 650–900 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 Huntington Park?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are police helicopters: 23.8 hours overhead across 616 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.

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