Helicopters over Lake View Terrace

Fire and air-medical helicopters over Lake View Terrace

201 of 420 recorded passes over Lake View Terrace were fire and air-medical helicopters — 48% of the traffic here, 6.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA Co FD (N110LA), 29 recorded passestypically 1,900–2,200 ft

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

Private and charter helicopters over Lake View Terrace

140 of 420 recorded passes over Lake View Terrace were private and charter helicopters — 33% of the traffic here, 5.1 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LADWP (N704WP), 24 recorded passesusually 9am–12pmtypically 2,100–2,500 ft

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

News helicopters over Lake View Terrace

28 of 420 recorded passes over Lake View Terrace were news helicopters — 7% of the traffic here, 1 hour overhead in total.

Most often: Sky5 (N925TV), 7 recorded passesusually 3pm–6pmtypically 2,000–2,300 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.

Police helicopters over Lake View Terrace

22 of 420 recorded passes over Lake View Terrace were police helicopters — 5% of the traffic here, 1.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LAPD (N232LA), 4 recorded passesusually 1pm–4pmtypically 1,700–2,200 ft

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 Lake View Terrace?

Fire and air-medical helicopters account for 48% of the 420 helicopter passes recorded over Lake View Terrace. The one you see most is LA Co FD (N110LA), 29 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,900–2,200 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 Lake View Terrace?

News helicopters account for 7% of the 420 helicopter passes recorded over Lake View Terrace. The one you see most is Sky5 (N925TV), 7 recorded passes. They are usually 3pm–6pm here. They typically fly at 2,000–2,300 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.

Why is a police helicopter circling over Lake View Terrace?

Police helicopters account for 5% of the 420 helicopter passes recorded over Lake View Terrace. The one you see most is LAPD (N232LA), 4 recorded passes. They are usually 1pm–4pm here. They typically fly at 1,700–2,200 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 Lake View Terrace?

From the passes recorded here: fire and air-medical helicopters at 1,900–2,200 ft; private and charter helicopters at 2,100–2,500 ft; news helicopters at 2,000–2,300 ft; police helicopters at 1,700–2,200 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 Lake View Terrace?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are fire and air-medical helicopters: 6.8 hours overhead across 201 recorded passes. Fire and air-medical aircraft respond to fires, rescues and hospital transports — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

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.