Helicopters over Moorpark

Private and charter helicopters over Moorpark

425 of 624 recorded passes over Moorpark were private and charter helicopters — 68% of the traffic here, 27.7 hours overhead in total.

usually 12pm–3pmtypically 1,350–2,800 ft

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

Fire helicopters over Moorpark

83 of 624 recorded passes over Moorpark were fire helicopters — 13% of the traffic here, 5.3 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA City Fire (N305FD), 9 recorded passesusually 8am–11amtypically 1,250–2,300 ft

Fire department aircraft respond to fires and rescues — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

Military helicopters over Moorpark

57 of 624 recorded passes over Moorpark were military helicopters — 9% of the traffic here, 1.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: US Coast Guard (6058), 5 recorded passesusually 3pm–6pmtypically 2,750–4,750 ft

Military aircraft are almost always transiting between bases or on training flights; they rarely orbit a neighborhood.

Sheriff's helicopters over Moorpark

41 of 624 recorded passes over Moorpark were sheriff's helicopters — 7% of the traffic here, 3.2 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Ventura Co. Sheriff (N412VC), 13 recorded passesusually 10am–1pmtypically 1,000–1,250 ft

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

Why is a fire helicopter over Moorpark?

Fire helicopters account for 13% of the 624 helicopter passes recorded over Moorpark. The one you see most is LA City Fire (N305FD), 9 recorded passes. They are usually 8am–11am here. They typically fly at 1,250–2,300 ft above sea level. Fire department aircraft respond to fires and rescues — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Moorpark?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 7% of the 624 helicopter passes recorded over Moorpark. The one you see most is Ventura Co. Sheriff (N412VC), 13 recorded passes. They are usually 10am–1pm here. They typically fly at 1,000–1,250 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.

How high do helicopters fly over Moorpark?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 1,350–2,800 ft; fire helicopters at 1,250–2,300 ft; military helicopters at 2,750–4,750 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 1,000–1,250 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 Moorpark?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 27.7 hours overhead across 425 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.