Johanniter Luftrettung

Johanniter Luftrettung is an air rescue service based in Germany. It operates around the clock throughout the year to provide intensive care transport, emergency rescue, and repatriation flights. The service runs air rescue bases in Gießen, Reichelsheim, Rostock, and the Nürburgring. Its helicopters serve a wide area including several German states and neighboring countries.

The organization operates in intensive care transport helicopter (ITH), rescue transport helicopter (RTH), and dual-use modes. The main service areas include Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bayern, Baden-Württemberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and adjacent federal states as well as some neighboring countries like Denmark, Poland, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.

Johanniter Luftrettung uses six Airbus AS365 and H155 helicopters, along with two Airbus H145 D3 models, all equipped for intensive care and emergency missions. Their cabins accommodate up to three additional crew members and can carry specialized medical equipment such as ECMO systems, IABP treatment, and incubators for newborns.

The service plays a key role in moving intensive care patients between hospitals without interrupting treatment. It also provides rescue flights following accidents or medical emergencies. For patients needing to return home from abroad, ambulance aircraft with qualified medical staff on board are available.

The organization holds certification to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, confirming adherence to quality management standards. Their alarm center operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, ready to coordinate missions. Johanniter Luftrettung is part of the broader Johanniter charity network and has a long history of providing medical air rescue in Germany.

The company website and social media channels give further information about its operations, teams, and fleet. The service emphasizes continuous availability and professional care backed by modern medical technology. It also offers public contact and donation options to support its mission.

Services

• Intensive Care Patient Transfer
• Emergency Rescue Flights
• Repatriation Flights
• Ambulance Aircraft Services
• Air Intensive Care Transport (ITH)
• Rescue Transport Helicopter (RTH)
• Dual-Use Flight Operations
• Medical Emergency Response
• 24/7 Alarm Center
• Cross-border Medical Transfers