Hamilton (General Hospital) Heliport

Hamilton (General Hospital) Heliport (CPK3) serves primarily as a critical medical transportation hub for Hamilton General Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Centre. Unlike commercial airports, it does not cater to public "travelers" in the traditional sense, but rather to patients requiring urgent air ambulance transport. Therefore, there are no typical traveler reviews regarding passenger amenities, security lines, or customs experiences. The overall sentiment revolves around the efficiency and life-saving capabilities of the heliport in facilitating rapid patient care.

What Travelers (Patients/Medical Personnel) Love:

• Rapid Patient Transfer: The rooftop heliport significantly reduces critical wait times by enabling direct transfer of patients from air ambulance to the emergency or surgical floors via a dedicated elevator. This direct access is crucial for a hospital that is a regional referral center for trauma, cardiac, and neurosciences.
• Advanced Features: The helipad is equipped with modern features including a lighting system that can be activated by pilots, fire protection, and snowmelt systems.
• Noise and Vibration Reduction: A high-tech buffer pad is in place to minimize noise and prevent vibrations throughout the hospital's steel structure when a helicopter lands.
• Security for Patient Transport: Hospital security personnel accompany paramedics and patients to ensure safe transport from the rooftop helipad to the trauma bay.