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Trusted Emergency Transport by Air and Ground

Trusted Emergency Transport by Air and Ground

  • About Air St. Luke’s
  • Membership
  • Our Fleet
  • Contact Information

Why Transport Matters

Air St. Luke’s provides fast and safe medical transport for people who need critical care. When every minute counts, we respond to emergencies and move patients between hospitals in southern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada.

Each transport includes advanced equipment and a skilled team trained to care for newborns, children and adults with serious medical needs.

What We Provide

  • Emergency scene response
  • Hospital-to-hospital transport
  • Helicopter, airplane, and ambulance support

  • Advanced life-saving equipment
  • 24/7 communications and coordination

Air St. Luke’s Membership

Coverage When Every Second Counts

Emergency medical transport is expensive. An Air St. Luke’s membership helps cover costs insurance may not, starting at $65 per year for anyone in our service area. Coverage includes medically necessary flights by Air St. Luke’s locally, and beyond through the Association of Air Medical Membership Programs (AAMMP).
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Location Marker

114,000+

Square miles of helicopter transport area

Ambulance

8,000+

Transports in 2025

Helicopter

1,850+

Air transports in 2025

Inside of the Air St. Luke’s helicopter in flight

Our Critical Care Transport (CCT) Certified Fleet

  • Helicopter flies with spotlight on at night.

    Rotor Wing - Helicoper

    • Primary - Bell 429 helicopters based in Twin Falls and Boise, which meet and exceed all NTSB safety recommendations
    • Backup - Bell 429 helicopter based in Boise, with the same capabilities as the primary aircraft fleet
    • Rotor wing services provided by the FAR Part 135 Certificate Holder, Idaho Helicopters, Inc.
  • Air St. Luke’s airplane

    Fixed Wing - Airplane

    • Primary - King Air 200 based in Boise, with two-patient transport and extended-distance travel capability
    • Backup - King Air 200 based in Boise, with the same capability as the primary aircraft
    • Fixed wing services provided by the FAR Part 135 Certificate Holder, Turbo Air, Inc.
  • Air St. Luke’s ambulance.

    Ground Ambulances

    • Seven ambulances owned and operated by Air St. Luke’s
    • Two ambulances able to accommodate a NICU isolette
    • Primarily used for inter-facility transport

Our Experienced Team

Two paramedics work on patient in Air St. Luke’s vehicle.

Inter-facility transport teams consisting of EMT and paramedic, trained in broad range of ALS support for all age groups. Primary focus is moving patients within the St. Luke’s Health System Treasure Valley region.

Ground ALS EMT

  • Current Idaho Advanced EMT license (EMTA) BLS for healthcare provider
  • Current and continuous valid driver’s license and minimum of 21 years of age
  • Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) at time of hire or within 1 year

Ground ALS Paramedic

  • Idaho license EMT-Paramedic (EMTP)
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • Completion of NRP within 6 months of hire, PHTLS within one year of hire
  • Current and continuous valid driver’s license

Helpful Resources

  • Renew Your Membership

    Existing members may renew their membership online.

    Renew your membership

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers to common questions about Air St. Luke’s services and membership.

    View FAQs

  • Coverage Area Map

    See where Air St. Luke’s provides transport across the region.

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  • Membership Agreement

    Details about what’s included in your membership and coverage terms.

    Read agreement

Rapid Response, Real Impact

  • Air St. Luke’s partners with Colorado team for avalanche rescue training in Wood River Valley

    Community Health & Engagement  Air St. Luke’s partners with Colorado team for avalanche rescue training in Wood River Valley

    Helicopters, dogs and some out-of-state compatriots were on hand for a multi-day specialized avalanche search and rescue training school.

    Learn more
  • St. Luke’s, McCall Memorial Hospital District celebrate new ambulance shelter and on-call living quarters

    News & Announcements St. Luke’s, McCall Memorial Hospital District celebrate new ambulance shelter and on-call living quarters

    The newly constructed facility features a bay to house the Air St. Luke’s medical transport ambulance, along with on-call living quarters that include two bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room.

    Learn more
  • After survival instincts kicked in, woman finds help from St. Luke’s team member, friend in backcountry rescue

    News & Announcements After survival instincts kicked in, woman finds help from St. Luke’s team member, friend in backcountry rescue

    After a backcountry accident, Kelly Rockwood received assistance from a pair of friends on a dirt bike ride.

    Learn more
CAMTS

Accreditation

Nationally Recognized for Safety and Quality

Air St. Luke’s is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). We’re committed to providing safe, high-quality care during every transport.

Contact Air St. Luke’s

Female pilot in front of plane.

Our medical transport team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Communications Center Emergency: (208) 381-8900 
  • Non-emergency: (208) 381-7770
  • Medical Professionals: Emergency Transport Information
    • St. Luke’s Transfer Center
  • Inter-Facility Transport: 1-877-785-8537 (1-877-STLUKES)

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