Police Helicopter to Lochhead, A72

Monday, 6 July 2026 | 22:39 | From Glasgow

Flight route Police Helicopter Glasgow - Lochhead, 06 July 2026, 21:39

On Monday, 6 July 2026 at 22:39, a Police Helicopter departed from Glasgow to Lochhead. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 156 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3050 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
3050 feet
dashboard average speed
156 mph
15 minutes
22:39
22:53
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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A72, Scottish Borders22:53

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Lochhead, Scottish Borders22:53

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Dolphinton, South Lanarkshire22:53

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Elsrickle, South Lanarkshire22:53

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Walston, South Lanarkshire22:52

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West End, South Lanarkshire22:50

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Cleghorn, South Lanarkshire22:49

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Crossford, South Lanarkshire22:46

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Shawsburn, South Lanarkshire22:46

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Larkhall, South Lanarkshire22:45

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Quarter, South Lanarkshire22:44

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Hamilton, South Lanarkshire22:43

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Earnock, South Lanarkshire22:43

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West Craigs, South Lanarkshire22:43

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Blantyre, South Lanarkshire22:42

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Nerston Village, South Lanarkshire22:41

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Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire22:41

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Glasgow, Glasgow City22:40

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Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire22:40

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Titwood Road, Glasgow City22:39