Police Helicopter to Penicuik, Scottish Borders

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 15:40 | From Burntisland

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Burntisland to Penicuik

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 15:40, a Police Helicopter departed from Burntisland to Penicuik. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-BZRS. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 138 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2525 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-BZRS
Helicopter: G-BZRS

The helicopter G-BZRS 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: NMOS332

Distance travelled
22 miles
2525 feet
dashboard average speed
138 mph
10 minutes
15:40
15:49
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Scottish Borders, Scottish Borders15:49

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Midlothian, Midlothian15:49

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Howgate, Midlothian15:48

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Auchendinny, Midlothian15:47

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Bush, Midlothian15:46

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Swanston, City of Edinburgh15:46

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Fairmilehead, City of Edinburgh15:45

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Greenbank, City of Edinburgh15:45

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Morningside, City of Edinburgh15:45

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Merchiston, City of Edinburgh15:44

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Dean Village, City of Edinburgh15:44

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Comely Bank, City of Edinburgh15:44

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Fettes Police HQ15:43

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Comely Bank, City of Edinburgh15:43

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Granton and District, City of Edinburgh15:43

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City of Edinburgh15:43

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North Sea15:41

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B9157, Fife15:40