Police Helicopter to Shotts, Burnbrae Road

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 11:13 | From Knowton Farm

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Knowton Farm to Shotts

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 11:13, a Police Helicopter departed from Knowton Farm to Shotts. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 37 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1750 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
4 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
37 mph
6 minutes
11:13
11:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Burnbrae Road, North Lanarkshire11:18

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Shotts, North Lanarkshire11:15

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Knowton Farm, North Lanarkshire11:13