Police Helicopter to Gartloch, Gartloch Road

Sunday, 1 March 2026 | 23:11 | From Musselburgh

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Musselburgh to Gartloch

On Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 23:11, a Police Helicopter departed from Musselburgh to Gartloch. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-PSHU. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2225 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
52 miles
2225 feet
dashboard average speed
131 mph
24 minutes
23:11
23:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Gartloch Road, 23:35

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Airdrie23:33

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Glenmavis23:32

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Airdrie23:31

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Plains23:31

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Caldercruix23:30

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Blackridge23:27

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Westrigg23:27

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Armadale23:26

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Bathgate23:24

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Boghall23:24

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Deans23:23

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Livingston23:22

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Pumpherston23:21

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Broxburn23:21

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East Calder23:21

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City of Edinburgh23:20

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Ratho, City of Edinburgh23:19

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Addiston Mains Farm Heliport, Riccarton, Edinburgh23:19

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City of Edinburgh23:13

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New Street, 23:11