Trusted Emergency Transport by Air and Ground
Trusted Emergency Transport by Air and Ground
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 can be expensive. Air St. Luke’s membership helps cover the portion of the bill that insurance doesn’t.
Membership starts at $65 per year and is available to anyone in our service area. It applies to medically necessary air transport by Air St. Luke’s.
Coverage for Air St. Luke’s members goes beyond our local region through our partners in the Association of Air Medical Membership Programs (AAMMP).
100,000+
Square miles of helicopter transport area
7,000+
Transports per year
1,800+
Air transports per year
Our Critical Care Transport (CCT) Certified Fleet
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.
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.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Air St. Luke’s services and membership.
Coverage Area Map
See where Air St. Luke’s provides transport across the region.
Membership Agreement
Details about what’s included in your membership and coverage terms.
Rapid Response, Real Impact
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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.
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After a backcountry accident, Kelly Rockwood received assistance from a pair of friends on a dirt bike ride.
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A boating accident at Murtaugh Lake could have ended in tragedy when Morgan’s foot was injured by the propeller.
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
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
- Inter-Facility Transport: 1-877-785-8537 (1-877-STLUKES)