Police Helicopter to Glasgow, Ballaig Avenue

Thursday, 9 April 2026 | 17:37 | From Barrhead

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Barrhead to Glasgow

On Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 17:37, a Police Helicopter departed from Barrhead to Glasgow. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3050 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
23 miles
3050 feet
dashboard average speed
121 mph
12 minutes
17:37
17:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Ballaig Avenue, East Dunbartonshire17:48

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Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire17:46

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Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire17:45

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East Dunbartonshire, East Dunbartonshire17:45

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Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire17:44

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Torrance, East Dunbartonshire17:44

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Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire17:43

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Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire17:42

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Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire17:42

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Stepps, North Lanarkshire17:42

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Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire17:41

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Bishopbriggs, Glasgow City17:41

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Glasgow, Glasgow City17:37

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Barrhead, East Renfrewshire17:37

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Glasgow, East Renfrewshire17:37

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Levern Crescent, East Renfrewshire17:37

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