Cleveland Police Helicopter Tracker

They fly over your neighborhood almost every night.

Cleveland police helicopters flew 250 times in 219 days. 65% of those flights happened after 7 PM.

Based on 250 flights tracked from 2025-08-14 to 2026-03-20.

Refurbishment cost $3.5M taxpayer money for two helicopters
Total flights 250 in the last 219 days
Night flights 65% of flights happen after 7 PM
Noise level ~82 dB at ground level WHO safe limit is 40 dB →
Annual operating cost $125K–$249K estimated per year in fuel, maintenance, and crew — based on 374 flight hours at $200–$400/hr

Where they fly

Flight paths plotted on the map. See which neighborhoods get circled the most.

When they fly

Every day, colored by hours of helicopter activity.

What time

Most flights happen in the evening and at night.

37% wind-down hours 7–10 PM
28% sleeping hours 10 PM–5 AM

Why this matters

CPD spent $3.5 million of taxpayer money to refurbish two helicopters. They fly almost every night, often circling low over residential neighborhoods during hours when families are winding down and sleeping.

At ground level, these helicopters produce approximately 82 dB of noise. The World Health Organization says 40 dB is the safe limit for nighttime noise exposure. That means residents are exposed to noise levels more than double the recommended maximum.

Get involved

Your voice matters

Learn about the research behind helicopter noise and its health effects, then contact your city council representative.

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