Helicopters over Inglewood

Sheriff's helicopters over Inglewood

39 of 73 recorded passes over Inglewood were sheriff's helicopters — 53% of the traffic here, 1.9 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LASD (N958LA), 34 recorded passesusually 1pm–4pmtypically 4,500–4,550 ft

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

Police helicopters over Inglewood

27 of 73 recorded passes over Inglewood were police helicopters — 37% of the traffic here, 1.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LAPD (N233LA), 4 recorded passesusually 12am–3amtypically 450–550 ft

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 sheriff's helicopter over Inglewood?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 53% of the 73 helicopter passes recorded over Inglewood. The one you see most is LASD (N958LA), 34 recorded passes. They are usually 1pm–4pm here. They typically fly at 4,500–4,550 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.

Why is a police helicopter circling over Inglewood?

Police helicopters account for 37% of the 73 helicopter passes recorded over Inglewood. The one you see most is LAPD (N233LA), 4 recorded passes. They are usually 12am–3am here. They typically fly at 450–550 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.

How high do helicopters fly over Inglewood?

From the passes recorded here: sheriff's helicopters at 4,500–4,550 ft; police helicopters at 450–550 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 Inglewood?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are sheriff's helicopters: 1.9 hours overhead across 39 recorded passes. Sheriff's aircraft fly patrol, search and rescue across the county, and orbit a scene the same way police aircraft do.

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.