Police Helicopter to Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch Road

Friday, 1 May 2026 | 14:31 | From Newarthill

Flight route Police Helicopter Newarthill - Bishopbriggs, 01 May 2026, 13:31

On Friday, 1 May 2026 at 14:31, a Police Helicopter departed from Newarthill to Bishopbriggs. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
16 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
10 minutes
14:31
14:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Kirkintilloch Road, East Dunbartonshire14:40

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Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire14:38

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Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire14:37

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Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire14:36

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Stepps, North Lanarkshire14:36

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Glasgow, Glasgow City14:35

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Stepps, North Lanarkshire14:35

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Cardowan, North Lanarkshire14:35

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Glasgow, Glasgow City14:35

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Gartloch, Glasgow City14:34

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Glasgow, Glasgow City14:34

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Viewpark, North Lanarkshire14:32

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Bellshill, North Lanarkshire14:32

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Holytown, North Lanarkshire14:31

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Manse View, North Lanarkshire14:31