Police Helicopter to Penicuik, Old Kirk Road

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 14:32 | From Burnshot

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Burnshot to Penicuik

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:32, a Police Helicopter departed from Burnshot to Penicuik. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-BZRS. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2025 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-BZRS
Helicopter: G-BZRS

The helicopter G-BZRS 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: NMOS332

Distance travelled
11 miles
2025 feet
dashboard average speed
131 mph
5 minutes
14:32
14:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Old Kirk Road, Midlothian14:37

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Silverburn, Midlothian14:37

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Kirkton, Midlothian14:36

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City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh14:36

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Bonaly, City of Edinburgh14:35

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Baberton, City of Edinburgh14:35

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Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh14:34

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Sighthill, Broomhouse and Parkhead, City of Edinburgh14:34

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Sighthill, City of Edinburgh14:34

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South Gyle, City of Edinburgh14:34

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East Craigs, City of Edinburgh14:33

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Burnshot, City of Edinburgh14:32