Police Helicopter to Glasgow, Keith Street

Thursday, 2 April 2026 | 10:16 | From Rutherglen

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Rutherglen to Glasgow

On Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 10:16, a Police Helicopter departed from Rutherglen to Glasgow. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 122 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 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
6 miles
1475 feet
dashboard average speed
122 mph
3 minutes
10:16
10:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Keith Street, Glasgow City10:18

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Glasgow, Glasgow City10:18

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Glasgow City Heliport, Glasgow10:18

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Glasgow Seaplane Terminal, Glasgow10:18

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Glasgow, Glasgow City10:17

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Blairbeth Road, South Lanarkshire10:16