How often do Cleveland police helicopters fly?
We've been tracking since August 2025. So far: 444 flights in 405 days. 63% happened after 7 PM.
Based on 444 flights tracked from 2025-08-14 to 2026-09-22.
Where they fly
Flight paths plotted on the map, based on public transponder data.
When they fly
Every day, colored by hours of helicopter activity.
What time
Most flights happen in the evening and at night.
Why this matters
Cleveland spent $3.5 million to refurbish two police helicopters. They fly on more than half of all days, often circling over residential neighborhoods during evening and nighttime hours.
At ground level, these helicopters produce approximately 82 dB of noise. The World Health Organization recommends a nighttime limit of 40 dB. Peer-reviewed research links this level of noise exposure to sleep disruption, cardiovascular harm, and impacts on children's learning.
Read the research
See what peer-reviewed studies say about helicopter noise, health impacts, and whether patrols actually reduce crime.
Read the research →Here's what you can do
Find and attend your District Policing Committee meeting. Bring the date, time, location, and route you observed, plus a specific question.
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