Houston, Texas
The Memorial Hermann Hospital Heliport, located in the Texas Medical Center, is the home of Life Flight, the first hospital-based air medical program in the United States. Founded in 1976, it has become a global model for emergency medical transport services.
The facility recently expanded with a state-of-the-art helipad atop the Sarofim Pavilion, significantly increasing its capacity to handle multiple simultaneous arrivals. It is equipped with advanced weather monitoring and flight coordination technology to support complex urban operations.
Life Flight operates 24/7, performing thousands of missions annually across Southeast Texas and Western Louisiana. The heliport supports a fleet of advanced helicopters capable of providing intensive care and specialized medical interventions during flight.
As the primary hub for trauma transport in the region, the heliport is essential for the survival of critically injured patients. It remains a cornerstone of Houston's world-class medical infrastructure and emergency response network.