Over the last few weeks, have you noticed a white and green helicopter over the City of Venice? Parent company Air Methods has relocated one of their Bayflite Airbus EC-135 medical transport helicopters to Venice Municipal Airport. This means Bayflite 2 will provide faster response times 24/7, 365 days of the year to Venice residents - and when lives are on the line, minutes matter.

This is a temporary arrangement while the North Port Fire Station, which has hosted the helicopter, is rebuilt and is expected to last for upwards of 2 years.

Bayflite 2 is crewed with highly qualified pilots and staffed with industry-leading trauma clinicals who can render medical aid to patients while in flight to major medical facilities during that critical lifesaving window.

Bayflite 2’s Airbus EC-135 is a twin-engine versatile and capable light helicopter frequently used as a medical evacuation helicopter for civil or military use. The EC-135 is a high-performance helicopter with a strong emphasis on passenger comfort. The spacious cabin with raised rear seating offers ease of assisting patients, and medical hookups are within the cabin. The interior can be equipped with a variety of medical equipment, including stretchers, oxygen tanks, and medical monitoring devices. This makes it an ideal choice for emergency medical services, as it allows paramedics and doctors to provide immediate care to patients.

Please join us in welcoming Bayflite 2 to Venice!

For more information, please contact Airport Community Outreach Manager David Surwilo at david.surwilo@venicefl.gov