Christoph 53

Christoph 53 is a helicopter station at Mannheim City Airport equipped with an Airbus H145 D-2 aircraft. The station provides rapid emergency medical response to the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.

The air rescue station was founded in 1986 and initially operated a Eurocopter AS 350. Over the years the station has modernized its equipment to improve emergency response capabilities.

The helicopter represents modern emergency care across the Rhine-Neckar region and symbolizes cooperation between rescue services and hospitals. Visitors walking near the airport sometimes witness the distinctive red aircraft launching on missions.

The station operates the aircraft from sunrise to sunset and covers an area of roughly 70 kilometers. Visitors should note that the helicopter can launch at any time and the area has limited access for safety reasons.

The station is equipped with medical blood products and plasma, allowing it to bring critical supplies directly to emergency sites. This enables rapid medical treatment before patients reach a hospital.

Location: Mannheim

GPS coordinates: 49.47496,8.51848

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08