Helicopters over Neenach

Private and charter helicopters over Neenach

184 of 325 recorded passes over Neenach were private and charter helicopters — 57% of the traffic here, 18.3 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Wilson Construction (N531WC), 21 recorded passestypically 3,400–5,600 ft

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

Fire helicopters over Neenach

95 of 325 recorded passes over Neenach were fire helicopters — 29% of the traffic here, 14.7 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA Co FD (QRF) (N261CG), 6 recorded passesusually 3pm–6pmtypically 3,300–4,700 ft

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

Military helicopters over Neenach

31 of 325 recorded passes over Neenach were military helicopters — 10% of the traffic here, 2 hours overhead in total.

Most often: US ARMY (91-26344), 4 recorded passesusually 2pm–5pmtypically 5,800–9,500 ft

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

Sheriff's helicopters over Neenach

9 of 325 recorded passes over Neenach were sheriff's helicopters — 3% of the traffic here, 1 hour 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 fire helicopter over Neenach?

Fire helicopters account for 29% of the 325 helicopter passes recorded over Neenach. The one you see most is LA Co FD (QRF) (N261CG), 6 recorded passes. They are usually 3pm–6pm here. They typically fly at 3,300–4,700 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 Neenach?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 3% of the 325 helicopter passes recorded over Neenach. 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 Neenach?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 3,400–5,600 ft; fire helicopters at 3,300–4,700 ft; military helicopters at 5,800–9,500 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 Neenach?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 18.3 hours overhead across 184 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.