Police Helicopter to Cumbernauld, Blackthorn Road

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 23:13 | From Airdrie

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Airdrie to Cumbernauld

On Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 23:13, a Police Helicopter departed from Airdrie to Cumbernauld. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 59 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
59 mph
10 minutes
23:13
23:23
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Blackthorn Road, North Lanarkshire23:23

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Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire23:18

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Strathallan Crescent, North Lanarkshire23:13