Saints Flight

🚁 Critical Care Helicopter | Springfield, IL
Serving Central Illinois since 2008
📞 Emergency Dispatch: 800-325-9191
Owned and Operated by Air Methods

Based in the heart of Illinois' State Capitol, Saints Flight continues to provide critical care transportation since it's established grounds were set in October 2008. Saints Flight is owned and operated by Air Methods Corp., based out of Englewood, Colorado. Saints Flight is a full service team consisting of a flight nurse, flight paramedic, and pilot, providing care 24/7. Our flight team responds to scene requests from EMS/Fire Departments, and inter-hospital transports between two facilities. In addition to these types of flights, Saints Flight also has collaborated with St. John’s Hospital NICU, PICU, and OB teams to perform their specialty transports. Air Methods is the largest publicly owned air transportation provider in the world. With 300 bases, stretched over 48 states, and it's recent expansion into international territories, Air Methods is known as The Defenders of Tomorrow.

03/24/2026

Getting an early start means catching amazing views like this 🌅🚁

Crew Today:
• AM Pilot: Brian
• PM Pilot: Alexander
• Flight Nurse: Tyler
• Flight Medic: Tristen

☎️ To arrange a patient transport, give us a call at 800-325-9191

03/20/2026

Great day visiting the team at Pana Community Hospital! 🚁

Thank you to the ED staff for the warm welcome and for playing such an important role in serving our community.

📸 Model - Pilot Brian

03/18/2026

Every mission matters, but when the patient is a child, the responsibility feels even greater.

Our crews are specially trained to care for the smallest and most vulnerable patients. From premature newborns to critically ill children, our flight nurses, paramedics, pilots, and communication specialists work together to deliver rapid, lifesaving care.

March is Pediatric Transport Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible teams who bring skill, compassion, and calm to every pediatric mission, giving young patients the best chance at recovery.

03/12/2026

Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do. This week, we're recognizing the tireless efforts of our entire crew, from the skies to the ground. Our pilots navigate with precision, our maintenance team keeps us airborne, our clinicians provide expert care, and our communications team ensures seamless coordination. We’re proud of how we come together to create a safety net for our patients. We are committed to excellence in every flight, every patient, every time.

03/10/2026

Saints Flight recently joined Illinois State Police Cadet Class 152 during their EMR training to teach a Landing Zone (LZ) safety class 🚁

Thank you to the Illinois State Police Academy for the invitation and for your commitment to preparing the next generation of Troopers. We’re grateful for the opportunity to train together 💙

Best of luck to Cadet Class 152 as you continue your journey into public service 🚔

03/04/2026

As we celebrate Women in Aviation Week, March 2 – 8, we're reminded of the pioneering spirit that drives Air Methods forward. Our female teammates - from mechanics, pilots, medical crew, leadership, and everyone in between - bring diverse perspectives and unmatched skill to every aspect of our operations. They're not just making history, they're saving lives and shaping the future of air medical transport. To every woman on our team, your courage, compassion, and expertise make our skies safer and our care better. We're proud to call you teammates, and more importantly, family 💙🚁

03/02/2026

Join us in welcoming Flight Nurse Tyler back! 👋🏻

After spending the last 5 months on military leave, Tyler is back in his flight suit and ready to serve our communities. 🚁

We’re proud to welcome him home and back to the Saints Flight family! 💙

02/25/2026

We want to provide an update regarding an incident involving our Alabama Life Saver 5 aircraft on Sunday in Evergreen, AL. Three crewmembers were on board. Two remain hospitalized in stable condition and are receiving excellent care. The NTSB, along with the FAA and Air Methods, is investigating the cause.

Thank you for keeping our Life Saver team in your thoughts and prayers.

02/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Michael! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating Flight Nurse Michael on passing the Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) exam through the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). This nationally recognized certification reflects advanced knowledge and expertise in pediatric emergency care - where clinical skill, critical thinking, and compassion matter most

At Saints Flight, we’re committed to ongoing education and maintaining the highest standards of care for every patient we serve. Michael’s dedication to continued learning strengthens our team and helps ensure our youngest patients receive exceptional care when they need it most 🚁💙

02/16/2026

Blue skies and sunshine today ☀️🚁

While it’s a beautiful day outside, our focus stays the same — safety, readiness, and being there when the call comes 💙

Crew Today:
AM Pilot: Brett
PM Pilot: Ian
Flight Nurse: Heather/Abbie
Flight Paramedic: Kayla

02/15/2026

Help us wish happy birthday to our pilot Ian! 🚁🎂

We’re grateful for the skill, dedication, and positivity he brings to the Saints Flight team every day. Hope today treats you well - eat lots of cake for us!

02/14/2026

On this Valentine's Day, we're celebrating the love that fuels our mission. To our customers who trust us with their patients, our partners who stand beside us, and our teammates who give their all every day - thank you for sharing in our passion for saving lives. Together, we bring hope wherever it’s needed most 🚁💙

Address

800 E Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL

Telephone

+18003259191

Website

http://www.airmethods.com/

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