Atrium Health Huntersville Heliport

Atrium Health Huntersville Heliport (US-5067) is a crucial component of Atrium Health's MedCenter Air critical care transport system, not a commercial airport serving general travelers. As such, there are no traditional "traveler reviews" regarding terminal facilities, security, customs, or parking for the general public. Instead, information available focuses on the operational excellence and medical capabilities provided for critically ill or injured patients.

What is notable about Atrium Health Huntersville Heliport (US-5067) (as part of MedCenter Air):

• Exceptional Medical Transport Capabilities: The heliport supports rapid and reliable emergency and critical care patient transport services across the region. MedCenter Air operates a fleet of modern, twin-engine, IFR-capable Airbus EC135 / H135P2+ helicopters, along with fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulances.
• Highly Trained Medical and Flight Crews: Crews consist of nurses and therapists with extensive ICU or ER experience, cross-credentialed with EMS certifications, and undergo advanced training in aeromedical physiology and aircraft safety. Pilots are highly experienced, holding FAA helicopter certificates with instrument ratings, and are required to have significant flight hours.
• Advanced Medical Equipment: Helicopters are fully equipped with advanced medical devices, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, IV infusion pumps, advanced drug supplies, and specialized equipment like intra-aortic balloon pumps and ventricular assist devices. They also carry whole blood supplies.
• 24/7 Operations: The MedCenter Air Communications Center is available 24/7 to arrange all patient transportation, processing nearly 65,000 patient transport requests annually.
• Accreditation and Safety: The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), and aircraft feature advanced safety systems.