Helicopters over Newhall

Live helicopter tracking for Newhall, Los Angeles County — updated every few seconds.

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Newhall, Los Angeles County

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

Today over Newhall

Nothing overhead now. The last helicopter left 87 minutes ago, heading northeast.

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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Recent incidents over Newhall

The sky over Newhall

724helicopter passes tracked over 66 days
76.8
passes per week
3.8
hours overhead per week
3 PM
busiest hour
Fire / medical
most common overhead

By hour of day

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
Busiest hour: 3p · this hour (1p) has averaged 24 passes historically

Who flies over Newhall

  • Fire / medical38%
  • Private27%
  • News19%
  • Sheriff12%
  • Police3%
  • Other2%

The regulars over Newhall

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

Who flies over Newhall, by the numbers

Fire and air-medical helicopters over Newhall

274 of 724 recorded passes over Newhall were fire and air-medical helicopters — 38% of the traffic here, 10.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LA Co FD (N15LA), 10 recorded passesusually 9am–12pmtypically 1,950–2,500 ft

Fire and air-medical aircraft respond to fires, rescues and hospital transports — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

Private and charter helicopters over Newhall

197 of 724 recorded passes over Newhall were private and charter helicopters — 27% of the traffic here, 5 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LADWP (N704WP), 26 recorded passesusually 8am–11amtypically 2,050–2,500 ft

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

News helicopters over Newhall

137 of 724 recorded passes over Newhall were news helicopters — 19% of the traffic here, 16.3 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Sky5 (N925TV), 9 recorded passesusually 5am–8amtypically 2,050–2,300 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 Newhall

86 of 724 recorded passes over Newhall were sheriff's helicopters — 12% of the traffic here, 2.9 hours overhead in total.

Most often: LASD (N959LA), 14 recorded passesusually 9pm–12amtypically 2,050–2,450 ft

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

What it usually means

Fire / medical: Fire and air-medical helicopters mean a fire response, a rescue, or a hospital transport — often brief, and often at low altitude.

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

News helicopter: News helicopters usually mean live coverage of a developing story — a pursuit, a fire, or a scene the station is broadcasting.

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

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Helicopters over Newhall common questions

Why is a fire helicopter over Newhall?

Fire and air-medical helicopters account for 38% of the 724 helicopter passes recorded over Newhall. The one you see most is LA Co FD (N15LA), 10 recorded passes. They are usually 9am–12pm here. They typically fly at 1,950–2,500 ft above sea level. Fire and air-medical aircraft respond to fires, rescues and hospital transports — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

Is that a news helicopter over Newhall?

News helicopters account for 19% of the 724 helicopter passes recorded over Newhall. The one you see most is Sky5 (N925TV), 9 recorded passes. They are usually 5am–8am here. They typically fly at 2,050–2,300 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 Newhall?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 12% of the 724 helicopter passes recorded over Newhall. The one you see most is LASD (N959LA), 14 recorded passes. They are usually 9pm–12am here. They typically fly at 2,050–2,450 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 Newhall?

From the passes recorded here: fire and air-medical helicopters at 1,950–2,500 ft; private and charter helicopters at 2,050–2,500 ft; news helicopters at 2,050–2,300 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 2,050–2,450 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 Newhall?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are news helicopters: 16.3 hours overhead across 137 recorded passes. 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.

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.

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