Helicopters over Loma Linda

Private and charter helicopters over Loma Linda

1,324 of 1,894 recorded passes over Loma Linda were private and charter helicopters — 70% of the traffic here, 69.8 hours overhead in total.

usually 6pm–9pmtypically 1,700–2,400 ft

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

Air ambulances over Loma Linda

274 of 1,894 recorded passes over Loma Linda were air ambulances — 14% of the traffic here, 15 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Air Methods (N766ME), 65 recorded passestypically 1,300–1,550 ft

Air ambulances carry patients to and between hospitals. They usually fly straight in and out, often with a short circle over the landing site before they set down.

Sheriff's helicopters over Loma Linda

210 of 1,894 recorded passes over Loma Linda were sheriff's helicopters — 11% of the traffic here, 17.9 hours overhead in total.

Most often: San Bernardino County Sheriffs Dept (N835SB), 9 recorded passesusually 12pm–3pmtypically 1,450–1,900 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 Loma Linda

35 of 1,894 recorded passes over Loma Linda were police helicopters — 2% of the traffic here, 1.3 hours overhead in total.

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 an air ambulance over Loma Linda?

Air ambulances account for 14% of the 1,894 helicopter passes recorded over Loma Linda. The one you see most is Air Methods (N766ME), 65 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,300–1,550 ft above sea level. Air ambulances carry patients to and between hospitals. They usually fly straight in and out, often with a short circle over the landing site before they set down.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Loma Linda?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 11% of the 1,894 helicopter passes recorded over Loma Linda. The one you see most is San Bernardino County Sheriffs Dept (N835SB), 9 recorded passes. They are usually 12pm–3pm here. They typically fly at 1,450–1,900 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.

Why is a police helicopter circling over Loma Linda?

Police helicopters account for 2% of the 1,894 helicopter passes recorded over Loma Linda. 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 Loma Linda?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 1,700–2,400 ft; air ambulances at 1,300–1,550 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 1,450–1,900 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 Loma Linda?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 69.8 hours overhead across 1,324 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.