Police Helicopter to Kirknewton

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 | 16:48 | From Glasgow

Flight route Police Helicopter Glasgow - Kirknewton, 02 June 2026, 15:48

On Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 16:48, a Police Helicopter departed from Glasgow to Kirknewton. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2475 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
37 miles
2475 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
14 minutes
16:48
17:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Kirknewton, West Lothian17:02

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Livingston, West Lothian17:00

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Deans, West Lothian17:00

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Bathgate, West Lothian16:59

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Armadale, West Lothian16:58

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Westrigg, West Lothian16:57

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Blackridge, West Lothian16:56

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Forrestfield, North Lanarkshire16:56

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Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire16:55

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Plains, North Lanarkshire16:54

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Airdrie, North Lanarkshire16:54

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Glenmavis, North Lanarkshire16:53

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Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire16:53

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Glenboig, North Lanarkshire16:52

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Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire16:52

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Gartloch, North Lanarkshire16:52

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Gartloch, Glasgow City16:52

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Stepps, North Lanarkshire16:51

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Gardner Street, Glasgow City16:48