Police Helicopter to Glasgow, Dumbreck Road

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 17:01 | From East Kilbride

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

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:01, a Police Helicopter departed from East Kilbride to Glasgow. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 82 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
10 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
82 mph
7 minutes
17:01
17:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Dumbreck Road, Glasgow City17:08

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Glasgow, Glasgow City17:05

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Giffnock, East Renfrewshire17:05

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Clarkston, East Renfrewshire17:04

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Busby, East Renfrewshire17:03

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Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire17:03

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East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire17:02

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Thorntonhall, South Lanarkshire17:02

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Peel Park Place, South Lanarkshire17:01

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