CHI Baylor St Luke's Medical Center Heliport

Houston, Texas

CHI Baylor St Luke's Medical Center Heliport

Location: Houston, Texas
Category: Heliports

About

Location and Medical Role

West Houston Medical Center Heliport serves the West Houston Medical Center, providing critical air ambulance access to this growing part of the city. It is a vital link for transporting patients from the western suburbs to specialized care units within the hospital system.

Facilities and Safety

The heliport features a modern, well-maintained landing pad designed to accommodate standard medical transport helicopters. It operates under strict safety guidelines to ensure the secure and rapid transfer of patients during emergency situations.

Services Provided

The facility is primarily used for life-saving transports, including trauma cases and specialized cardiac or neonatal transfers. Its availability 24/7 ensures that the medical center can receive and stabilize patients from a wide regional radius.

Community Impact

By providing direct aerial access to medical care, the heliport significantly reduces transport times for critically ill residents of West Houston and Katy. It stands as a key component of the local emergency medical infrastructure.