Air medical base brings lifesaving resource to Caldwell County and surrounding communities

LOCKHART, TX – June 25, 2025 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is excited to launch AirLIFE TEXAS 1 in Lockhart. This new base opened today to provide enhanced emergency care for residents and visitors throughout the area, further expanding the reach of AirLIFE TEXAS’ robust critical care ecosystem across the state. It joins sister AirLIFE TEXAS bases in New Braunfels, Uvalde, and Snyder.

This base will operate 24/7 to respond to trauma events, heart attacks, strokes, pediatric emergencies, burns, motor vehicle accidents, and other time-sensitive medical events. AirLIFE TEXAS will also provide critical interfacility transports for patients needing to move between hospitals for specialized care.

“We’re excited to bring the people of Caldwell County and the surrounding areas faster access to advanced critical care,” said Air Methods Account Executive Amber Buchanan. “AirLIFE TEXAS is committed to being mission-ready whenever and wherever our services are needed, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care in their most critical moments.”

AirLIFE TEXAS 1, which operates a Bell 407 GXP helicopter, is equipped with advanced medical equipment and medications onboard, allowing it to function as a flying ICU. The industry-leading flight nurses and paramedics carry whole blood that they can administer on scene or in flight, significantly increasing positive outcomes for patients. They also carry a Zoll AutoPulse ® NXT device, which administers automatic, high-quality chest compressions in flight, allowing clinicians to provide other critical care for patients suffering from cardiac emergencies.

“AirLIFE TEXAS brings exceptional clinical quality to the people of this community,” said Air Methods Area Manager Joel Ramirez. “In a life-threatening emergency, people not only need rapid transport to a trauma center, but they also depend on receiving the highest quality of care on the way. Our clinicians participate in on-going cutting-edge training, so they are always prepared to provide the best possible care when every minute counts. Our patient advocates also make sure that care is affordable so people can focus on recovery rather than their bill. Pre-paid air medical membership is never needed for transport.”

Air Methods is dedicated to serving communities across Texas and beyond. The company is in-network with most health insurance providers, and the Air Methods patient advocacy program works with all patients, regardless of insurance, to help ensure the affordability of air medical services.