LifeFlight is proud to be a vital part of the Brisbane region, having an aeromedical base at the Brisbane Airport for more than 10 years, connecting communities with Queensland's leading hospitals.
Our base in Brisbane is where a considerable amount of action happens, with both our local rescue helicopter and air ambulance jets operating from here. From our Brisbane base our helicopters can be airborne within 15 minutes of receiving the call for help and our jets within 90 minutes. It’s all about connecting patients to the best medical and rescue specialists, no matter where they are. The Brisbane region is also home to LifeFlight experts in doctor and crew training, and engineering and maintenance.
In 2024, we launched The LifeFlight Clive Berghofer Maintenance Centre at Archerfield. This is a brand-new facility houses our team of engineers who maintain our entire fleet, ensuring we’re always ready to respond.
Throughout the year there are many LifeFlight and community-led events.
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LifeFlight’s Brisbane-based critical care doctor Felicity Gilbert stood on a plastic stool in a cow paddock that morphed into an outdoor intensive care unit to save Joshua. Alongside helping her was LifeFlight flight nurse Carlie Manson. Joshua, who had suffered a brain bleed, lay inside the helicopter as the women intubated him so that he was safe to fly.
When Josh got to meet the aeromedical team that saved him, he said he was super grateful the LifeFlight helicopter was close by when he had his massive stroke.
Our fleet of helicopters and jets provide emergency medicine and protection where others can’t. We perform a unique and vital function in the healthcare system, connecting you to the best medical specialists, no matter where you are. Explore our base locations to learn more about our impact in your community.
Check out our bases across Queensland and learn more about their capabilities.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of the land on which we serve and fly, and pay respect to their Elders past, present and future.
