Police Helicopter to Allanton, A72

Friday, 12 June 2026 | 10:24 | From Glasgow

Flight route Police Helicopter Glasgow - Allanton, 12 June 2026, 09:24

On Friday, 12 June 2026 at 10:24, a Police Helicopter departed from Glasgow to Allanton. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 14 miles at an average speed of 151 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 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
15 miles
1575 feet
dashboard average speed
151 mph
6 minutes
10:24
10:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A72, South Lanarkshire10:29

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Allanton, South Lanarkshire10:29

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Hamilton, South Lanarkshire10:28

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Bothwell, South Lanarkshire10:28

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Blantyre, South Lanarkshire10:28

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Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire10:26

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Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire10:25

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M77, Glasgow City10:24