Atrium Health Waxhaw Heliport

Atrium Health Waxhaw Heliport (20NR) primarily functions as a critical component of the MedCenter Air system, providing emergency helicopter transport for critically ill or injured patients rather than serving as a public-facing general aviation facility. Therefore, traditional "traveler reviews" for terminal facilities, security, or customs are not applicable. Reviews and experiences are instead centered on the efficiency, medical capabilities, and professionalism of the life-saving transport services it supports.

What Travelers (Patients/Medical Staff) Value:

• Rapid and Efficient Patient Transport: The heliport facilitates swift transportation for time-sensitive medical emergencies, which is crucial for patient outcomes.
• Highly Skilled Medical Teams and Pilots: MedCenter Air employs extensively trained medical crews, including registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and paramedics with ICU/ER experience and advanced certifications. Pilots are provided by Air Methods Corporation and possess significant flight experience.
• Advanced Onboard Medical Equipment: Helicopters are fully equipped with a wide array of advanced medical technology, such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and specialized devices, as well as blood products, acting as mobile critical care units.
• 24/7 Availability: The helicopter bases operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring constant readiness for emergency responses within a 150-mile radius.
• Direct Access to Emergency Care: The heliport provides emergency transportation by ambulance or helicopter for critically ill or injured patients to the Atrium Health Waxhaw Emergency Department, which is equipped to handle high-level emergency care.