Stanford Health Care West Heliport

What Travelers Love

• Exceptional Medical Care In-Flight: Patients benefit from highly trained Life Flight registered nurses (RNs) with an expanded scope of practice, capable of performing advanced procedures like inserting breathing tubes, arterial lines, and administering blood transfusions and medications during transport. This in-flight care saves crucial time before reaching the operating room or hospital.
• State-of-the-Art Aircraft: The new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter, launched in April 2025, is noted for its advanced technology, superior lifting capabilities, and a spacious cabin that accommodates up to two patients and enhances clinical care. The helicopter provides a smoother and quieter ride, improving patient comfort and working conditions for the crew.
• Rapid Response and Safety: The Life Flight program aims for a lift-off target of seven minutes or less from the moment an emergency call is received. The twin-engine aircraft and advanced avionics enhance safety and operational efficiency, even allowing for continued safe operation in the event of an engine failure.
• Highly Skilled and Experienced Crews: Pilots have thousands of hours of turbine helicopter experience, and flight nurses have extensive training in critical care and emergency medicine in airborne environments. The team's constant clinical review and adherence to hospital-developed protocols ensure high standards of care.
• Broad Service Area and Coordinated Care: Life Flight serves a wide region, extending from the Oregon/California border to Santa Barbara and as far east as Reno, Nevada, facilitating transfers between hospitals and responding to 911 requests for aeromedical evacuation. The program also collaborates with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital for specialized pediatric and neonatal transports.