ÖAMTC Air Rescue operates 18 year-round locations, one intensive care transport helicopter , and 4 seasonal winter bases. Whether in the high mountains, in the city, or in rural areas—the Christophorus crews are on constant standby every day from sunrise to sunset. Christophorus 2, 14, and 17 and Christophorus Europa 3 even operate 24 hours a day. In addition, on nine additional bases (Innsbruck, Vienna, Klagenfurt, Graz, Wiener Neustadt, Salzburg, Oberwart, Frauenkirchen, Reith) have extended their hours of operation into the late eveningn.
Our Christophorus Locations
18 locations. Throughout Austria. Ready for action every day.
Emergency medical helicopters are stationed at 18 locationss ofs Airbus H135. The crews are on constant standby every day from sunrise to sunset. Christophorus 2 in Krems, Christophorus 17 in St. Michael, and Christophorus 14 in Niederöblarn operate on a 24-hour basis.
Critical-care transport helicopter
In addition to its emergency medical helicopters, ÖAMTC Air Rescue also operates an intensive care transport helicopter (ITH). This specially equipped helicopter is primarily used for dthe transfer patients requiring intensive care patients:between between hospitals is used – even across state lines.
HAT Winter Locations
Typically, from November through April, four seasonal Heli Ambulance Team (HAT) reinforce the ÖAMTC Air Rescue service in Austria’s popular winter sports regions.
Alpin 1 – Patergassen, Carinthia
SServing the local population and visitors in the Nock region since 2001. The service area includes the surrounding ski resorts as well as all of Carinthia and neighboring federal states.