Christophorus 1

The Christophorus 1 rescue helicopter operates from its base in Tyrol, responding to medical emergencies across the mountainous regions of western Austria.

The helicopter began operations in the mid-1980s as one of the first two emergency medical helicopters introduced by the ÖAMTC Air Rescue service in Austria.

The rescue helicopter exemplifies Austria's commitment to mountain safety, with specialized crews trained for alpine emergencies and medical evacuations in remote areas.

The helicopter maintains a three-minute readiness status from sunrise to sunset, carrying an emergency physician, paramedic, and pilot for immediate response to critical situations.

The aircraft performs operations in extreme Alpine conditions, accessing locations at high altitudes where conventional emergency vehicles cannot reach.

Location: Tyrol

GPS coordinates: 47.25587,11.34587

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:34