Orange - Careflight Base Heliport

The Orange - Careflight Base Heliport (YXCF) in Orange, AU, serves as a crucial aeromedical facility rather than a commercial passenger heliport. Therefore, traditional traveler reviews, public amenities, security wait times, and customs/immigration experiences are not applicable to its operations. The facility is dedicated to providing critical care and rescue services across New South Wales.

What the Facility Provides (Operational Strengths):

• State-of-the-art Aeromedical Services: The base is a state-of-the-art facility, officially opened in May 2017, providing critical care to patients throughout NSW. It is part of the NSW Government's Helicopter Retrieval Network.
• Highly Skilled Medical and Aviation Personnel: The team includes full-time medical staff and aviation personnel with extensive aeromedical experience, undergoing rigorous and ongoing training.
• Advanced Helicopter Fleet: The base houses AW139 helicopters, which are purpose-built and equipped with the latest in performance, safety, and innovation to reach patients in remote areas faster. CareFlight also operates other advanced aeromedical aircraft like the Airbus H145 for rapid response.
• 24/7 Operations: The facility and its aircraft are operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Integrated Medical Response: It includes a dedicated Road Retrieval Ambulance crew with Critical Care Paramedics and Doctors, offering the same medical skills as a helicopter response for major incidents, regardless of location, weather, or terrain.
• Purpose-built Infrastructure: The base features a new hangar for the aircraft, staff living and sleeping quarters, and training facilities.