Helicopters over Larchmont

Police helicopters over Larchmont

1,135 of 1,279 recorded passes over Larchmont were police helicopters — 89% of the traffic here, 38.1 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LAPD (N224LA), 40 recorded passestypically 800–1,050 ft

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

Private and charter helicopters over Larchmont

57 of 1,279 recorded passes over Larchmont were private and charter helicopters — 4% of the traffic here, 1.3 hours overhead in total.

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

News helicopters over Larchmont

47 of 1,279 recorded passes over Larchmont were news helicopters — 4% of the traffic here, 3.3 hours overhead in total.

Most often: AIR7 (N71HD), 6 recorded passesusually 5am–8amtypically 1,100–1,300 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.

Sheriff's helicopters over Larchmont

33 of 1,279 recorded passes over Larchmont were sheriff's helicopters — 3% of the traffic here, 0.9 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.

Why is a police helicopter circling over Larchmont?

Police helicopters account for 89% of the 1,279 helicopter passes recorded over Larchmont. The one you see most is LAPD (N224LA), 40 recorded passes. They typically fly at 800–1,050 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 Larchmont?

News helicopters account for 4% of the 1,279 helicopter passes recorded over Larchmont. The one you see most is AIR7 (N71HD), 6 recorded passes. They are usually 5am–8am here. They typically fly at 1,100–1,300 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.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Larchmont?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 3% of the 1,279 helicopter passes recorded over Larchmont. 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 Larchmont?

From the passes recorded here: police helicopters at 800–1,050 ft; news helicopters at 1,100–1,300 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 Larchmont?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are police helicopters: 38.1 hours overhead across 1,135 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 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.