Police Helicopter to Upperton, B803

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 11:20 | From Shotts

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Shotts to Upperton

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 11:20, a Police Helicopter departed from Shotts to Upperton. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 134 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
9 miles
1750 feet
dashboard average speed
134 mph
4 minutes
11:20
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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B803, North Lanarkshire11:24

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North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire11:24

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Upperton, North Lanarkshire11:24

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North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire11:23

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Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire11:23

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Eastercroft, North Lanarkshire11:22

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Tod Holes, North Lanarkshire11:22

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Kirk o' Shotts, North Lanarkshire11:21

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South Hirst, North Lanarkshire11:21

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Benhar Road, North Lanarkshire11:20