Police Helicopter to Gartloch, Commonhead Road

Friday, 3 April 2026 | 12:03 | From Stepps

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Stepps to Gartloch

On Friday, 3 April 2026 at 12:03, a Police Helicopter departed from Stepps to Gartloch. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 90 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1625 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
5 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
90 mph
4 minutes
12:03
12:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Commonhead Road, Glasgow City12:06

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Gartloch, Glasgow City12:05

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Glasgow, North Lanarkshire12:04

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Stepps, North Lanarkshire12:03