Police Helicopter to Southside, Volunteer's Walk

Monday, 20 July 2026 | 15:04 | From Holyrood Palace temp landing site

Flight route Police Helicopter Holyrood Palace temp landing site - Southside, 20 July 2026, 14:04

On Monday, 20 July 2026 at 15:04, a Police Helicopter departed from Holyrood Palace temp landing site to Southside. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 30 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 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
6 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
30 mph
11 minutes
15:04
15:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Volunteer's Walk, City of Edinburgh15:15

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Holyrood Palace temp landing site15:14

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:13

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Southside, City of Edinburgh15:09

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:08

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Holyrood Palace temp landing site15:07

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:07

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Southside, City of Edinburgh15:06

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:05

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Holyrood Palace temp landing site, 15:04