Police Helicopter to Bonkle

Thursday, 9 April 2026 | 23:24 | From Glasgow

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Glasgow to Bonkle

On Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 23:24, a Police Helicopter departed from Glasgow to Bonkle. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 170 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
17 miles
2300 feet
dashboard average speed
170 mph
6 minutes
23:24
23:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bonkle, North Lanarkshire23:30

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Morningside, North Lanarkshire23:29

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Newmains, North Lanarkshire23:29

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Dalziel Estate, North Lanarkshire23:28

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New Stevenston, North Lanarkshire23:27

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Motherwell, North Lanarkshire23:27

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Bellshill, North Lanarkshire23:27

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Viewpark, North Lanarkshire23:27

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Uddingston, South Lanarkshire23:26

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Glasgow, Glasgow City23:25

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Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire23:25

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The Green, Glasgow City23:24