Emergency Transport Request by Helicopter or Airplane
1-800-288-8111
Critical Care Ground Transport
Non-emergency Ground Transport
1-866-803-4307
Vanderbilt LifeFlight is part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is a comprehensive emergency medical services provider, including air and ground ambulance transport, Event Medicine coverage, and Emergency Communications. Vanderbilt LifeFlight's air operations is provided by Air Methods Corporation. All medical staffing, patient care and clinical services is provided by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. All ground ambulance and event medicine services are operated by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By air or ground, Vanderbilt LifeFlight will transport a patient to any medically appropriate hospital. Our crews have access to the region's only Level I Trauma Center, Burn Center and Children's Hospital, all at Vanderbilt. LifeFlight is a key part of a trauma system that includes pre-hospital care, definitive care, rehabilitation and injury prevention. We are nationally recognized for quality and safety.
Vanderbilt LifeFlight was named the 2020 Program of the Year by the Association of Air Medical Services.
Air Operations Information
All air operations are provided by Air Methods Corporation. All medical services are provided by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. If you are a pilot or flight crew member, view our helipad usage policy for visiting HEMS providers.
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