RACQ LifeFlight - Archerfield Airport base Claimed

LifeFlight rescue helicopter base at Archerfield Airport

LifeFlight, a world leader in aeromedical care, has built a new home for its Brisbane-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters and crews, at Archerfield Airport.

The new purpose-built base has two Brisbane-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue AW139 helicopters and crews located at Archerfield in Hangar05. The choppers and crews were previously located in a leased hangar at Brisbane Airport.

The new Archerfield facility includes two helicopter parking areas for the state-of-the-art AW139s and space for both choppers in the hangar, as well as purpose-built on site accommodation for four crew – two medical staff and two aircrew.

LifeFlight Chief Operating Officer Brian Guthrie said the move from Brisbane Airport to Archerfield Airport reduced some operational costs and also meant that RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters could become airborne more quickly on a consistent basis.

“While we do receive priority at Brisbane Airport for aeromedical evacuations, the move will mean improved air traffic movements over any 24 hour period for our rescue helicopters due to Archerfield being outside the major airport control