posted February 05, 2025

New Location Serves as Additional Resource for Emergency Lifesaving Care

GOODYEAR, AZ – Feb. 5, 2025 – Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, is excited to announce the opening of Native Air 23, a new emergency air medical base in Goodyear, AZ. This new base is set to enhance emergency care for residents and visitors in Maricopa County and beyond, further expanding the reach of Air Methods’ critical care network across Arizona.

The Native Air 23 team, based in Goodyear, is fully equipped to provide the highest standard of critical care when it is needed most. The new base, located at Abrazo Health’s West Campus at 13677 W. McDowell Road, will work in tandem with sister bases Native Air 1 in Mesa and Native Air 20 in Phoenix, providing critical air medical services to Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, and Yavapai counties. This expansion increases the ability to respond quickly to emergency calls, offering 24/7 care for trauma events such as heart attacks, strokes, pediatric emergencies, burns, motor vehicle accidents, and more. Additionally, Native Air provides critical interfacility transports for patients requiring specialized care between hospitals.

“We’re excited to expand our Native Air services in the community, offering advanced critical care, said Native Air Account Executive Nicola Crim. “Native Air is committed to being mission-ready whenever and wherever our services are needed, serving first responders and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care in their most critical moments.”

Native Air 23 will operate an A Star 350 helicopter, known for its maneuverability, speed, and performance. The aircraft is fully equipped with advanced medical equipment to provide intensive care at the scene and during transport. Native Air 23 has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), ensuring the highest standards of medical transport and patient care.

Across the state, Native Air’s sister programs, including Tri-State CareFlight in western Arizona and LifeNet in southeast Arizona, carry blood on all transports, allowing clinicians to administer lifesaving treatments at the scene or in flight. The steps to achieve the ability to carry blood in flight are rigorous and take time to approve. The Native Air 23 team will work in partnership with the American Red Cross to achieve the ability to carry this lifesaving resource on all air medical missions and expects approval by early Spring.

“Every second counts in a life-threatening situation, and our highly trained air medical teams are capable of providing life-saving interventions both on the scene and during transport,” Crim added. “We operate as a flying ICU, ensuring enhanced pre-hospital care that leads to better patient outcomes.”

Air Methods remains dedicated to serving the communities across Arizona and beyond. The company is in-network with most health insurance providers, ensuring that a membership is not required for service. Additionally, the Air Methods patient advocacy program works with all patients, regardless of insurance status, to help ensure the affordability of air medical services.