Christoph Gießen

Christoph Gießen is a rescue helicopter station located in the Margaretenhütte industrial district of the city. The facility operates Airbus H145 and H155 aircraft to respond to emergencies and transport patients between hospitals.

The station began operations in 1996 at Reichelsheim airfield before relocating to its current location in Gießen. The move allowed for better integration with regional emergency services and hospitals.

The station represents the evolution of German air medical services through its integration of dual-use capabilities for both emergency and transfer missions.

The station operates around the clock to handle emergency calls, though response capabilities differ between day and night hours. The location sits within an industrial area, which is important to know when planning a visit.

The helicopters serve a region spanning across Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate, and northern Bavaria rather than just a single state. This wide coverage area allows the station to handle transfers that cross state and even international borders.

GPS coordinates: 50.57244,8.65267

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40