Helicopters over Victorville

Private and charter helicopters over Victorville

1,028 of 1,665 recorded passes over Victorville were private and charter helicopters — 62% of the traffic here, 45.2 hours overhead in total.

Most often: Cougar Aviation (N212TH), 6 recorded passesusually 2pm–5pmtypically 3,500–4,000 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 Victorville

240 of 1,665 recorded passes over Victorville were sheriff's helicopters — 14% of the traffic here, 27.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: San Bernardino County Sheriffs Dept (N836SB), 11 recorded passestypically 3,200–3,350 ft

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

Air ambulances over Victorville

233 of 1,665 recorded passes over Victorville were air ambulances — 14% of the traffic here, 11.4 hours overhead in total.

Most often: REACH (N39RX), 51 recorded passestypically 2,900–3,250 ft

Air ambulances carry patients to and between hospitals. They usually fly straight in and out, often with a short circle over the landing site before they set down.

CHP helicopters over Victorville

83 of 1,665 recorded passes over Victorville were CHP helicopters — 5% of the traffic here, 8.8 hours overhead in total.

Most often: CHP (N985HP), 15 recorded passesusually 6am–9amtypically 3,550–3,950 ft

CHP aircraft work the freeways — pursuits, major collisions and traffic enforcement — and usually pass through rather than hold.

Is that a sheriff's helicopter over Victorville?

Sheriff's helicopters account for 14% of the 1,665 helicopter passes recorded over Victorville. The one you see most is San Bernardino County Sheriffs Dept (N836SB), 11 recorded passes. They typically fly at 3,200–3,350 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.

Is that an air ambulance over Victorville?

Air ambulances account for 14% of the 1,665 helicopter passes recorded over Victorville. The one you see most is REACH (N39RX), 51 recorded passes. They typically fly at 2,900–3,250 ft above sea level. Air ambulances carry patients to and between hospitals. They usually fly straight in and out, often with a short circle over the landing site before they set down.

How high do helicopters fly over Victorville?

From the passes recorded here: private and charter helicopters at 3,500–4,000 ft; sheriff's helicopters at 3,200–3,350 ft; air ambulances at 2,900–3,250 ft; CHP helicopters at 3,550–3,950 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 Victorville?

Most passes are brief — a minute or two straight through. The aircraft that stay longest here are private and charter helicopters: 45.2 hours overhead across 1,028 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.