Helicopters over Mira Loma

Live helicopter tracking for Mira Loma, Los Angeles — updated every few seconds.

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Mira Loma, Los Angeles

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

Last night over Mira Loma

Nothing overhead now — quiet for the last 6 hours.

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 Mira Loma

181helicopter passes tracked over 32 days
39.6
passes per week
1.0
hours overhead per week
11 AM
busiest hour
Private
most common overhead

By hour of day

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
Busiest hour: 11a · this hour (6a) has averaged 3 passes historically

Who flies over Mira Loma

  • Private48%
  • Sheriff24%
  • Police23%
  • Military3%
  • CHP1%
  • Other1%

The regulars over Mira Loma

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

Who flies over Mira Loma, by the numbers

Private and charter helicopters over Mira Loma

87 of 181 recorded passes over Mira Loma were private and charter helicopters — 48% of the traffic here, 1.7 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Southern California Edison (N810CE), 13 recorded passesusually 10am–1pmtypically 1,300–2,200 ft

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

Sheriff's helicopters over Mira Loma

43 of 181 recorded passes over Mira Loma were sheriff's helicopters — 24% of the traffic here, 1.3 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Riverside Sheriff (N997SD), 31 recorded passestypically 1,150–1,350 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 Mira Loma

42 of 181 recorded passes over Mira Loma were police helicopters — 23% of the traffic here, 1.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Riverside PD (N911RP), 26 recorded passestypically 1,250–1,850 ft

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

What it usually means

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

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

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.

Military: Military aircraft are usually transiting between bases or on a training route rather than responding to anything local.

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Helicopters over Mira Loma common questions

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Mira Loma?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 24% of the 181 helicopter passes recorded over Mira Loma. The one you see most is Riverside Sheriff (N997SD), 31 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,150–1,350 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 Mira Loma?

Police helicopters account for 23% of the 181 helicopter passes recorded over Mira Loma. The one you see most is Riverside PD (N911RP), 26 recorded passes. They typically fly at 1,250–1,850 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 Mira Loma?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 1,300–2,200 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 1,150–1,350 ft; police helicopters at 1,250–1,850 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 Mira Loma?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 1.7 hours overhead across 87 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 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.