Helicopters over Redondo Beach

Private and charter helicopters over Redondo Beach

379 of 443 recorded passes over Redondo Beach were private and charter helicopters — 86% of the traffic here, 10 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Emerald City Aircraft (N7530M), 39 recorded passesusually 12pm–3pmtypically 500–1,150 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 Redondo Beach

21 of 443 recorded passes over Redondo Beach were sheriff's helicopters — 5% of the traffic here, 1.7 hours overhead in total.

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

Police helicopters over Redondo Beach

12 of 443 recorded passes over Redondo Beach were police helicopters — 3% of the traffic here, 0.5 hours overhead in total.

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

News helicopters over Redondo Beach

11 of 443 recorded passes over Redondo Beach were news helicopters — 2% of the traffic here, 0.9 hours overhead in total.

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 Redondo Beach?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 5% of the 443 helicopter passes recorded over Redondo Beach. 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 Redondo Beach?

Police helicopters account for 3% of the 443 helicopter passes recorded over Redondo Beach. Police aircraft typically fly tight, repeated orbits over one spot to support officers on the ground, and can hold for a long time.

Is that a news helicopter over Redondo Beach?

News helicopters account for 2% of the 443 helicopter passes recorded over Redondo Beach. 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 high do helicopters fly over Redondo Beach?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 500–1,150 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 Redondo Beach?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 10 hours overhead across 379 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.