Houston, Texas
CHI Baylor St Luke's Medical Center Heliport is situated approximately four miles southwest of downtown Houston, serving one of the city's most prominent medical institutions. It provides a vital aerial link for emergency medical services and specialized patient transfers within the Texas Medical Center.
The facility is primarily used for the rapid transport of critically ill patients who require the advanced care offered by Baylor St. Luke's, particularly in the fields of cardiology and transplantation. Its presence ensures that time-sensitive medical interventions can be initiated without the delays of ground traffic.
As a dedicated medical heliport, it features a specialized landing pad designed to accommodate various emergency medical helicopters. The facility operates under strict safety protocols to manage frequent arrivals and departures in the busy medical district airspace.
The heliport is strictly for medical and emergency use, supporting the hospital's mission to provide innovative, high-quality care. It remains a critical component of the regional trauma and emergency response network in Southeast Texas.