Police Helicopter to Shotts, Burnbrae Road

Monday, 30 March 2026 | 20:42 | From Glasgow

Flight route Police Helicopter Glasgow - Shotts, 30 March 2026, 19:42

On Monday, 30 March 2026 at 20:42, a Police Helicopter departed from Glasgow to Shotts. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLS
Helicopter: G-POLS

The helicopter G-POLS 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
39 miles
1950 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
21 minutes
20:42
21:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Burnbrae Road, North Lanarkshire21:02

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Shotts, North Lanarkshire20:49

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Hartwood, North Lanarkshire20:48

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Shotts, North Lanarkshire20:48

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Salsburgh, North Lanarkshire20:47

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Hareshaw, North Lanarkshire20:47

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Newhouse, North Lanarkshire20:47

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Chapelhall, North Lanarkshire20:46

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Blantyre, South Lanarkshire20:45

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Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire20:45

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Uddingston, North Lanarkshire20:45

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Glasgow, North Lanarkshire20:44

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Craighall Road, Glasgow City20:42