Police Helicopter to East Kilbride, West Mains Road

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 8:57 | From Glasgow

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to East Kilbride, West Mains Road

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 8:57, a Police Helicopter departed from Glasgow to East Kilbride. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-PSHU. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 170 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-PSHU
Helicopter: G-PSHU

The helicopter G-PSHU is used by the British police. The helicopter is deployed in pursuits, missing persons cases and other incidents where a helicopter provides added value.

Photo: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
13 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
170 mph
5 minutes
08:57
09:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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West Mains Road, 09:02

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East Kilbride09:01

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Peel Park09:01

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East Kilbride09:01

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Thorntonhall09:01

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Carmunnock09:00

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath, 08:57