Police Helicopter to Waterfoot, Beauly Crescent

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 14:42 | From East Kilbride

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from East Kilbride to Waterfoot

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:42, a Police Helicopter departed from East Kilbride to Waterfoot. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 84 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 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
11 miles
2050 feet
dashboard average speed
84 mph
8 minutes
14:42
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Beauly Crescent, East Renfrewshire14:49

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Waterfoot, East Renfrewshire14:48

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Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire14:47

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Waterfoot, East Renfrewshire14:46

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South Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire14:46

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Waterfoot, East Renfrewshire14:46

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South Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire14:46

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Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire14:45

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Waterfoot, East Renfrewshire14:45

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South Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire14:44

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Glasgow, South Lanarkshire14:44

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Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire14:43

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Whitehills Terrace, South Lanarkshire14:42