About US
Thank you for allowing us to serve you and our community for over 50 years!
Take the time to explore our informational website about MedFlight, the team, and our capabilities.
The MedFlight program consists of a single Airbus H135T3H helicopter, 4 pilots, 12+ flight medics, a Flight Program Manager, and 2 full time aviation mechanics. The program bid farewell to the longest serving medical helicopter for Collier County in May 2025. The former helicopter served the county for 25 years and will be missed since it brought with it a backup capability that the program had not enjoyed previously.
MedFlight is available to respond to calls for service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The daily flight team consists of 2 flight medics and 1 pilot during the day and then 1 pilot overnight.
Our highly trained flight medics undergo specialized training before becoming a member of the MedFlight team. All flight medics hold Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support licenses. In addition, medical staff undergo rigorous advanced airway training bi-monthly to provide Rapid Sequence Airway (RSA) interventions in the field. Our flight medics provide pre-hospital trauma life support to patients with a full complement of non-invasive monitoring resources including, electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, and end-tidal C02. In addition, flight medics can provide ventilatory support via invasive or non-invasive airways. MedFlight can transport two patients, as well as three crew members simultaneously.
Our pilots are all highly trained with an average flight time experience of nearly 5000 hours. The pilots are required to have an FAA Instrument Certificate and are required to undergo yearly training and testing under the strict guidelines outlined in FAA Part 135 rules. All pilots are trained and evaluated utilizing ANVIS-9 Night Vision Goggles. This tool allows for a greater safety margin while operating the aircraft at night.
MedFlight maintenance is performed by our highly skilled and experienced maintenance team which consists of a Director of Maintenance and a Lead Mechanic. They perform daily inspections on the aircraft as well as any scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. All tasks are performed under the guidelines outline in the FAA Part 135 regulations and the manufacturer's technical publications.
Collier County MedFlight is a CAMTS (The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services) accredited service.
The Aircraft
MedFlight Program Overview
The MedFlight program currently operates one helicopter. The image of the former aircraft is included to highlight the technological advancements made since its replacement. In May 2025, the previous helicopter—after serving the County for more than 25 years—was sold at auction.
Current Aircraft: MedFlight1
The new MedFlight helicopter, designated MedFlight1, offers significant improvements:
- Performance: Increased maximum lifting capacity by approximately 7%, while maintaining the same fuel burn rate of about 67 gallons per hour.
- Technology: Features a fully modern digital cockpit, reducing pilot workload and enhancing safety.
- Autopilot System: Equipped with a four-axis autopilot for improved safety in adverse weather conditions. This system also enables hover capability, supporting new mission profiles such as hoisting operations.
Capacity
Both the previous and current aircraft are configured to carry:
- 2 patients
- 2 flight paramedics
- 1 passenger
- 1 pilot
Equipment Highlights
- Active weather radar
- Wire strike protection system
- NVG-compatible lighting system
- High-performance engines
- Sand/dust/debris filtration for engines
- External camera system for scene safety
- Modern digital cockpit
- Four-axis autopilot with auto-hover capability
- Wireless crew communication system (up to 2-mile range)
Location
Naples Municipal Airport
2375 Tower Drive Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239-252-5627
For emergencies dial 911