Air ambulance flights to, from and within Colorado
Air Ambulance Central arranges air ambulance flights for patients in Colorado, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Aspen and Vail, and anywhere else in the state. Each transfer is bedside to bedside: a ground ambulance at the pickup, a medically equipped aircraft with a flight nurse and paramedic, and a ground ambulance waiting at the destination.
Ski and mountain resorts bring many visitors who are injured far from home. High-altitude airports and mountain weather affect which aircraft can be used, which is one more reason to plan the flight with a coordinator.
Common Colorado transfers
- Within Colorado: from a local hospital to a specialty or trauma center.
- Out of state: to specialty centers elsewhere in the U.S., or home to be near family.
- Into Colorado: bringing a resident home after an illness or injury while traveling.
- International: repatriation to or from other countries.
Medical centers patients travel to in Colorado
Nationally known hospitals in Colorado that patients are often transferred to include:
- UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (Aurora)
- Children's Hospital Colorado (Aurora)
We coordinate with the sending and receiving hospitals, including confirming a bed before departure.
Choosing the right transport
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Air ambulance | Patients who must lie flat or need ICU-level care, usually for trips over 200 to 300 miles |
| Medical escort | Stable patients who can sit upright on a commercial flight, often for much less |
| Ground ambulance | Shorter trips, usually under 200 miles |
Nearby states
- Air ambulance in Wyoming
- Air ambulance in Nebraska
- Air ambulance in Kansas
- Air ambulance in Oklahoma
- Air ambulance in New Mexico
- Air ambulance in Utah
All flights are operated by FAA-certified Part 135 air carriers, and patient care is provided by licensed, independent medical transport providers.
Common questions
How do I arrange an air ambulance in Colorado?
Call 1-800-827-0745 or request a quote online. A flight coordinator confirms the patient's condition, the receiving bed and the travel date, then arranges the aircraft, medical crew and ground ambulances.
How much does an air ambulance from Colorado cost?
It depends mostly on distance, then on the aircraft and medical crew needed. You get a free written quote before anything is booked. See air ambulance cost.
Last reviewed October 2026 by the Air Ambulance Central flight coordination team.