Life Flight

The team at Life Flight and their Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes are ready to respond 24/7.

Life Flight respond to accidents such as car crashes, farm accidents, sporting injuries – the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is ready for anything, 24/7. Rapid response times and expert-level care significantly improve the chance of a positive outcome for the patient.

When patients need critical care not available at their local Hospital, Life Flight and their Westpac Chopper or Air Ambulance Plane is called. This often includes neonatal, spinal injuries, burns, and specialist trauma care.

Strokes, cardiac arrests, allergic reactions, and brain aneurysms are among the daily medical emergencies the Life Flight team attend to. Early intervention and stabilization save lives, thanks to Life Flight and their Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes.

When time is critical and life is on the line, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is there for search and rescue. Whether lost at the bush or sea, the crew are in the air in minutes.

Wellington Airport are proud to sponsor Life Flight Trust and support the service’s important operations. Life Flight Trust’s Air Rescue Centre is based at Wellington Airport, so we’re able to see the impact of their services on the community.