Police Helicopter to Fife

Thursday, 9 April 2026 | 13:05 | From Ratho

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Ratho to Fife

On Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 13:05, a Police Helicopter departed from Ratho to Fife. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 142 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
26 miles
1625 feet
dashboard average speed
142 mph
11 minutes
13:05
13:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Fife, Fife13:16

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Freuchie, Fife13:15

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Newton of Falkland, Fife13:15

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Glenrothes, Fife13:14

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Burntisland, Fife13:11

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Auchtertool, Fife13:11

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Burntisland, Fife13:10

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Aberdour, Fife13:09

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North Sea13:08

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City of Edinburgh13:08

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Home Farm Cottages, City of Edinburgh13:07

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The Buchans, City of Edinburgh13:07

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City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh13:06

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Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh13:06

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Ratho Station, City of Edinburgh13:05

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Freelands Road, City of Edinburgh13:05