Police Helicopter to East Kilbride, Maxwell Drive

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 18:24 | From West Craigs

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from West Craigs to East Kilbride

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 18:24, a Police Helicopter departed from West Craigs to East Kilbride. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
5 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
3 minutes
18:24
18:26
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Maxwell Drive, South Lanarkshire18:26

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East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire18:24

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Newhousemill Road, South Lanarkshire18:24