Air ambulance flights to, from and within Texas
Air Ambulance Central arranges air ambulance flights for patients in Texas, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Lubbock and Corpus Christi, 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.
Houston's Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world and receives patients from across the U.S. and Latin America. Distances within Texas are long enough that many in-state transfers are by air, and border cities see frequent transfers from Mexico.
Common Texas transfers
- Within Texas: 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 Texas: bringing a resident home after an illness or injury while traveling.
- International: repatriation to or from other countries.
Medical centers patients travel to in Texas
Nationally known hospitals in Texas that patients are often transferred to include:
- Texas Medical Center, including MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston)
- UT Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas)
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 New Mexico
- Air ambulance in Oklahoma
- Air ambulance in Arkansas
- Air ambulance in Louisiana
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 Texas?
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 Texas 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.