Police Helicopter to Prestonpans, Appin Drive

Saturday, 3 October 2026 | 14:36 | From East Calder

Flight route Police Helicopter East Calder - Prestonpans, 03 October 2026, 13:36

On Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 14:36, a Police Helicopter departed from East Calder to Prestonpans. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-PSHU. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 156 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-PSHU
Helicopter: G-PSHU

The helicopter G-PSHU 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
19 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
156 mph
8 minutes
14:36
14:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Appin Drive, East Lothian14:43

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Prestonpans, East Lothian14:42

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Wallyford, East Lothian14:42

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Musselburgh, East Lothian14:42

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Craigmillar, City of Edinburgh14:41

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Niddrie, City of Edinburgh14:41

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Bingham, City of Edinburgh14:41

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Prestonfield, City of Edinburgh14:40

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Newington, City of Edinburgh14:40

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Blackford, City of Edinburgh14:40

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Braid Hills, City of Edinburgh14:40

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Comiston, City of Edinburgh14:39

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Longstone, City of Edinburgh14:39

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Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh14:39

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Sighthill, Broomhouse and Parkhead, City of Edinburgh14:38

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Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh14:38

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Currie, City of Edinburgh14:38

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Addiston Mains Farm Heliport, Riccarton, Edinburgh14:37

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Ratho, City of Edinburgh14:37

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Thistle Cottage, City of Edinburgh14:37

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Wilkieston, West Lothian14:37

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Bonnington, City of Edinburgh14:36

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Brodie Place, West Lothian14:36