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About BannerAir

BannerAir: critical care in the sky 

BannerAir is more than an air ambulance - it’s a fully equipped flying intensive care unit (ICU). Our highly trained flight crews deliver lifesaving care in the air to critically ill and injured patients of all ages. From trauma cases and cardiac emergencies to patients with implanted devices or respiratory failure, BannerAir is ready to respond 24/7. 

Advanced clinical capabilities 

Our aircraft are equipped with advanced technology that allows crews to provide hospital-level care during transport. BannerAir teams routinely care for patients who are: 

  • Trauma victims 
  • Ventilated or intubated 
  • COVID-positive or infectious 
  • Receiving mechanical circulatory support, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps 
  • Experiencing cardiac, neurological or obstetric emergencies 

Every flight is supported by Banner Health’s extensive clinical network, ensuring seamless transitions of care from the field or community hospital to higher-level facilities. 

Commitment to education and quality 

Through partnerships with Banner Health’s state-of-the-art simulation and education center, BannerAir provides hands-on training and clinical simulations that mirror real-world situations. 

Our quality management program continuously evaluates flight operations and patient outcomes, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care. Every case is reviewed to identify opportunities for improvement and professional growth. 

Our team 

BannerAir flight crews include experienced: 

  • Registered nurses (RNs) 
  • Certified paramedics 
  • Critical care specialists 

Each clinician has years of high-acuity experience in ICU, emergency medicine, 911 response or military environments. Crews are staffed as RN/RN or RN/Paramedic teams and maintain multiple specialty certifications, including: 

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, TPATC, CFRN and FP-C. 

Med-Trans pilots and mechanics also bring decades of flight and maintenance experience, ensuring every mission operates safely and efficiently. 

Our bases 

BannerAir maintains five bases across Arizona, allowing rapid response and long-distance transport statewide. All bases operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

  • Banner 1: Sun City West – Banner Del Webb Medical Center 
  • Banner 2: Payson – Banner Payson Medical Center 
  • Banner 3: Queen Creek – Banner Ironwood Medical Center 
  • Banner 4: Casa Grande – Banner Casa Grande Medical Center 
  • Banner 5: Casa Grande – Banner Casa Grande Medical Center 

Our fleet 

Designed for Arizona’s demanding terrain and temperatures, BannerAir’s fleet of Airbus H125 A-Stars is specially outfitted for critical care and emergency response missions. 

Key features include: 

  • Night-vision goggles for all crew members 
  • Advanced terrain and aircraft-traffic safety systems 
  • Long-range flight capability (200 + miles) and high-speed transport (up to 160 mph) 
  • Performance optimized for high-heat, high-elevation environments 
  • Satellite radio and phone communications 
  • “Everest-class” rescue configuration for extreme environments 

Contact BannerAir 

For service requests or questions, call 602-229-2222. 

Our dispatch center is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.