Helicopters over Pearblossom

Private and charter helicopters over Pearblossom

48 of 98 recorded passes over Pearblossom were private and charter helicopters — 49% of the traffic here, 1.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Air Methods (N160AM), 6 recorded passestypically 3,700–5,350 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 Pearblossom

22 of 98 recorded passes over Pearblossom were sheriff's helicopters — 22% of the traffic here, 1 hour overhead in total.

Most often: LASD (N950LA), 4 recorded passesusually 3pm–6pmtypically 3,400–3,950 ft

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

Military helicopters over Pearblossom

13 of 98 recorded passes over Pearblossom were military helicopters — 13% of the traffic here, 0.3 hours overhead in total.

usually 10am–1pmtypically 4,900–7,350 ft

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

Fire helicopters over Pearblossom

10 of 98 recorded passes over Pearblossom were fire helicopters — 10% of the traffic here, 0.2 hours overhead in total.

typically 3,850–4,350 ft

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 Pearblossom?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 22% of the 98 helicopter passes recorded over Pearblossom. The one you see most is LASD (N950LA), 4 recorded passes. They are usually 3pm–6pm here. They typically fly at 3,400–3,950 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 fire helicopter over Pearblossom?

Fire helicopters account for 10% of the 98 helicopter passes recorded over Pearblossom. They typically fly at 3,850–4,350 ft above sea level. Fire department aircraft respond to fires and rescues — often brief, often low, and often straight in and out.

How high do helicopters fly over Pearblossom?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 3,700–5,350 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 3,400–3,950 ft; military helicopters at 4,900–7,350 ft; fire helicopters at 3,850–4,350 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 Pearblossom?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 1.4 hours overhead across 48 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.