Police Helicopter to Glasgow, M8

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 | 23:09 | From Stepps

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Stepps to Glasgow

On Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 23:09, a Police Helicopter departed from Stepps to Glasgow. 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 111 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
111 mph
3 minutes
23:09
23:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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M8, Glasgow City23:12

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Gartloch, Glasgow City23:11

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Mount Ellen, North Lanarkshire23:11

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Muirhead, North Lanarkshire23:10

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Flynn Gardens, North Lanarkshire23:09

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