Overview
The Lubbock Heart Hospital Heliport provides critical air ambulance access to the Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital. This specialized facility allows for the rapid transport of cardiac and surgical patients, ensuring timely intervention for life-threatening conditions.
Top Highlights
- Cardiac Care Access: dedicated landing zone for heart attack and stroke patients.
- Rapid Transfer: Facilitates immediate access to specialized surgical teams.
- Regional Hub: Receives patients from across the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico region.
- Emergency Readiness: Operational 24/7 to support the hospital's emergency services.
- Modern Infrastructure: Designed to accommodate various medical transport helicopters.
Things to Do
- This is a private medical facility; no public recreational activities.
Best Time to Visit
Not applicable for tourism.
Entry & Visitor Information
- Access: Restricted to emergency medical teams and hospital staff.
- Location: Located on the hospital grounds in North Lubbock.
Facilities Available
- Landing Pad: Engineered for safe medical helicopter operations.
- Transfer Route: Direct path to cardiac catheterization labs and ORs.
Travel Tips
- Emergency Zone: Keep clear of the area to allow unimpeded ambulance and helicopter access.
Nearby Places to Explore
- Mackenzie Park: A large public park with a prairie dog town and golf course.
- Joyland Amusement Park: (Note: Permanently closed, but a historic local landmark).