Police Helicopter to Prestonfield, Peffermill Road

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 16:29 | From North Sea

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from North Sea to Prestonfield

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 16:29, a Police Helicopter departed from North Sea to Prestonfield. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 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

6 miles

1375 feet

102 mph

4 minutes

16:29

16:32

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Peffermill Road, City of Edinburgh16:32

Prestonfield, City of Edinburgh16:32

Bingham, City of Edinburgh16:31

Craigmillar, City of Edinburgh16:31

Joppa, City of Edinburgh16:30

North Sea, 16:29

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Flights Prestonfield

Police Helicopter to Prestonfield, Peffermill Road16:29:00

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