Understanding the PHI Air Medical Coverage Map

A PHI Cares air ambulance membership is a smart idea for anyone who wants to be prepared for medical emergencies. Whether you live in a rural area where hospitals lack trauma centers, stroke units, or cardiac units, engage in high-risk activities, have preexisting medical conditions, or travel frequently, PHI Cares membership provides an added layer of financial protection and peace of mind. The air evac coverage map helps you understand which bases and helicopters might come to your aid in an air medical emergency.

How the Coverage Map Works

This coverage map shows the areas served by PHI Air Medical and is updated regularly at PHICares.com/coverage-map. You can search by zip code or location to find the nearest PHI air medical bases. For example, if you search for “Yosemite National Park,” you’ll find PHI Air Medical offers two bases in that area. This is useful for travelers planning trips or engaging in activities with a higher risk of injury.

Benefits of Using the Coverage Map

Knowing the Closest First Response

One key benefit of the coverage map is knowing which helicopters are closest to you. In an air medical emergency, emergency services will dispatch the nearest available air ambulance. This proximity can make a critical difference in response times, increasing the chances of a positive outcome.

Protecting Your Family from Out-of-Pocket Costs

Whether you’re living or traveling with family, especially children or elderly members, being aware of coverage ensures that all loved ones are protected from any out-of-pocket costs in an air medical emergency. For example, a family trip to a remote camping site becomes much less stressful when you know the nearest air medical base is within reach and with a PHI Cares membership, your family is protected from unexpected medical expenses. 

Route Planning

Verifying coverage along your travel route allows for safer trip planning. This is particularly important for vacations or road trips through remote or unfamiliar regions. Knowing that you are never too far from a medical transport option can provide significant peace of mind and enhance your overall travel experience.

Health Conditions

People with chronic illnesses or conditions that might require immediate medical attention should always check the coverage map to ensure they have access to necessary services. Knowing that medical transport is available nearby can provide significant peace of mind and allow individuals with health concerns to travel more freely.

Helicopter Range and Coverage Radius

Air Ambulance helicopters can fly over 200 nautical miles, and the coverage map typically shows a 150 nautical mile radius. This conservative estimate ensures you understand the reliable range of services. By displaying this radius, the coverage map helps users identify the typical areas each helicopter can cover, enhancing your ability to plan for emergencies.

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Coverage

In addition to our helicopter fleet, PHI Air Medical also operates a fixed-wing aircraft based in Redding, California. This aircraft has a coverage radius of 600 nautical miles, significantly extending the reach for fixed-wing aircraft medical transport. This is especially beneficial for longer distance transfers and can provide a crucial link in emergency situations where time and distance are critical factors.

Number of Helicopters and Base Locations

PHI Air Medical operates an extensive network of helicopters and bases across several states. The coverage map also includes branding information, so you know which helicopters are servicing your area. Here’s a breakdown of our bases by brand, including the call sign, city and state:

PHI Air Medical 

• Andalusia, Alabama (Enterprise Air 1)
• Enterprise, Alabama (Enterprise Air 2)
• Deer Valley, Arizona (Air Evac 12)
• Eloy, Arizona (Air Evac 6)
• Mesa, Arizona (Air Evac 4)
• Miami, Arizona (Air Evac 7)
• Oracle, Arizona (Air Evac 8)
• Phoenix Sky Harbor, Arizona (Air Evac 1)
• Safford, Arizona (Air Evac 21)
• Safford Hospital, Arizona (Air Evac 25)
• Sierra Vista Airport, Arizona (Air Evac 22)
• Sierra Vista Hospital, Arizona (Air Evac 24)
• Wickenburg, Arizona (Air Evac 17)
• Modesto, California (Med 41)
• Redding, California (Med 44, Med 43)
• Sonora, California (Med 42)
• Madison, Indiana (Indiana 7)
• Greenville, Kentucky (PHI 6)
• London, Kentucky (PHI 1, PHI 2)
• Somerset, Kentucky (PHI 7)
• Baltimore, Maryland (Express-Care 1)
• Columbus, Mississippi (PHI Air Med 3)
• Jackson, Mississippi (PHI Air Med 1)
• Albuquerque, New Mexico (Med 51)
• Grants, New Mexico (Med 53)
• Cedar Creek, Texas (Med 14)
• Columbus, Texas (Med 7)
• Conroe, Texas (Med 1)
• Corsicana, Texas (Med 6)
• Denton, Texas (Med 10)
• Ellington Field Houston, Texas (Med 5)
• Lufkin, Texas (Med 11)
• McKinney, Texas (Med City 1)
• Richmond, Texas (Med 9)
• Temple, Texas (Med 15)
• Victoria, Texas (Med 3)
• Culpepper, Virginia (AirCare 6)
• Fredericksburg, Virginia (AirCare 2)
• Front Royal, Virginia (AirCare 4)
• Harrisonburg, Virginia (AirCare 5)

INOVA (PHI Air Medical independent bases) 

• Leesburg, Virginia (AirCare 3)
• Manassas, Virginia (AirCare 1)

Ascension St. Vincent StatFlight (a cooperative venture between PHI Air Medical and Ascension St. Vincent Health)

• Evansville, Indiana (StatFlight 6)
• Greencastle, Indiana (StatFlight 4)
• Marion, Indiana (StatFlight 3)
• Rushville, Indiana (StatFlight 5)
• Seymour, Indiana (StatFlight 2)
• West Lafayette, Indiana (StatFlight 1)

Ochsner Rush Health System (a cooperative venture between PHI Air Medical and Ochsner Rush Health Systems)

• Meridian, Mississippi (PHI Air Med 2)

Rico Aviation (a cooperative venture between PHI Air Medical and Rico Aviation)

• Tucumcari, New Mexico (Rico 3)

University Hospitals (UH AirMed) (a cooperative venture between PHI Air Medical and University Hospitals)

• Medina, Ohio (University 2)
• Middlefield, Ohio (University 1)

Christus Flight for Life (a cooperative venture between PHI Air Medical and Christus Health)

• Longview, Texas (FFL 3)
• Mt. Pleasant, Texas (FFL 2)
• Palestine, Texas (FFL 1)
• Wills Point, Texas (FFL 4)

Joining PHI Cares

PHI Cares membership is not traditional air medical insurance; it is an additional layer of coverage that complements your existing insurance plans. Comprehensive benefit plans now require extra layers of financial protection. PHI Cares membership fills the gaps left by primary insurance providers by covering any out-of-pocket expenses in an air medical emergency.

By joining PHI Cares, you gain the benefit of being covered from any out-of-pocket costs in an air medical emergency if flown by any of our bases. This membership covers you and your loved ones for PHI Air Medical services, wherever your travels may take you. Whether you’re planning a trip to Yosemite National Park, running an errand near home, or are a high-risk medical patient, joining PHI Cares provides essential peace of mind in case of an air medical emergency.

Members of PHI Cares do not have any out-of-pocket costs in a PHI Air Medical emergency. We accept what the insurance company pays as payment in full and waive any additional expenses. This allows you to focus on what matters most—your health and safety—without the worry of unexpected medical expenses. Additionally, if you are traveling within range of our bases, there is a higher likelihood that in an air medical emergency, we might be the operator providing lifesaving service.

Take Action Now: Visit the coverage map at PHICares.com/coverage-map and consider joining PHI Cares for peace of mind during your travels. Ensure you are protected and prepared for any air medical emergency, no matter where your adventures take you.