LATEST AIR AMBULANCE MISSIONS

Real Missions. Real Patients. Two Lifesaving Services.

Explore the latest air ambulance incidents, emergency response missions and specialist hospital transfers attended by Your Local Air Ambulance and the National Children’s Air Ambulance across the UK.

Explore real mission updates from Your Local Air Ambulance and the National Children’s Air Ambulance, including emergency responses, specialist transfers and the lifesaving work carried out by our crews every day.

Latest Missions

See where our crews have been responding across local communities and hospitals nationwide through our live mission map, showcasing the scale and reach of both services.

Mission Map

The mission doesn’t always end when our crews leave. Find out more about the emotional and practical support available for patients and families following traumatic incidents and specialist child transfers.

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RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES EVERY DAY

From emergency response across local communities to specialist hospital transfers for critically ill babies and children, our crews provide advanced critical care when and where it matters most.

Your Local Air Ambulance

Delivering rapid-response pre-hospital emergency care across Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland by helicopter and critical care car.

  • Over 3000 Missions attended in 2025
  • 24/7 Critical Care
  • Covering 5 Counties
  • 2 Helicopters and 2 Critical Care Cars

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National Children’s Air Ambulance

Delivering specialist transfers for critically ill babies and children between hospitals and specialist care centres across the UK.

  • Hundreds of transfers completed each year
  • Nationwide Service
  • Working with dedicated clinical partner teams
  • Paediatric & Neonatal Care

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2026
 MISSION STATS

Jan – June 2026

Average YLAA Daily Missions
10
NCAA Time Flown
227hrs
Single YLAA Mission Cost
£2,500
Single NCAA Mission Cost
£5,700
Missions in May
330
Mission in 2026
1976

AIR AMBULANCE MISSION & INCIDENT MAP

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Latest
May YLAA Missions
365
May NCAA Missions
19

EXPLORE LATEST MISSIONS

YLAA
Helicopter
Medical
07.07.2026
Northampton

Helimed53 were tasked to a mission in Northampton at 18:44 and were on scene at 18:58. The crew attended the incident and provided assessment at the scene.

YLAA
Helicopter
Fall
06.07.2026
Leicester

Helimed54 were tasked to a fall in Leicester at 08:09 and were on scene at 08:28. The crew provided specialist treatment before escorting them to hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.

YLAA
Car
06.07.2026
Coventry

Medic53 were tasked to an incident in Coventry at 04:07 and were on scene at 04:15. Working alongside local ambulance service colleagues, the crew provided specialist support before they were left in the care of the ambulance service for onward transfer to hospital.

YLAA
Helicopter
Fall
06.07.2026
Nottinghamshire

Helimed54 were tasked to a fall in Sutton in Ashfield at 06:44 and were on scene at 07:02. The crew provided assessment and treatment before they were left in the care of the ambulance service for onward transfer to hospital.

YLAA
Car
06.07.2026
Solihull

Medic53 were tasked to an incident in Solihull at 06:47 and were on scene at 07:07. Working alongside local ambulance service colleagues, the crew provided specialist support before escorting them to hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.

YLAA
Helicopter
Medical
06.07.2026
Leicestershire

Helimed54 were tasked to a medical emergency in North West Leicestershire at 13:23 and were on scene at 13:40. The crew assisted local ambulance service colleagues before they were left in the care of the ambulance service for onward transfer to hospital.

YLAA
Helicopter
Medical
06.07.2026
Bedworth

Helimed53 were tasked to a medical emergency in Bedworth at 09:46 and were on scene at 10:00. The crew provided specialist support before they were left in the care of the ambulance service for onward transfer to hospital.

YLAA
Helicopter
RTC
06.07.2026
Solihull

Helimed53 were tasked to an RTC in Solihull at 18:29 and were on scene at 18:37. The crew provided specialist care before escorting them to hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.

YLAA
Car
06.07.2026
Birmingham

Medic53 were tasked to an incident in Birmingham at 22:03 and were on scene at 22:40. Working alongside local ambulance service colleagues, the crew provided specialist support at the scene.

YLAA
Helicopter
05.07.2026
Northampton

Helimed53 were tasked to an incident in Northampton at 13:10 and were on scene at 13:29. Working alongside local ambulance service colleagues, the crew provided specialist support before the patient remained in the care of the ambulance service.

YLAA
Helicopter
05.07.2026
Hinckley

Helimed53 were tasked to an incident in Hinckley at 12:30 and were on scene at 12:45. Working alongside local ambulance service colleagues, the crew provided specialist support at the scene.

YLAA
Car
05.07.2026
Leicestershire

Medic54 were tasked to an incident in Market Harborough at 23:28 and were on scene at 23:53. Working alongside local ambulance service colleagues, the crew provided specialist support before escorting them to hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.

JUNE
 STATS

Your Local Air Ambulance stats for June 2026

Total Missions
316
Top Mission Category
Medical
Top Mission County
Leicestershire
Hours Flown
81hrs
Critical Car Millage
3207
Average Missions per day
10

Support Beyond The Mission

For many patients and families, the end of a mission is only the beginning of recovery. Our Patient Support & Aftercare teams are here to provide emotional support, guidance and practical help following traumatic incidents and specialist child transfers.

Find out more about the support available for patients, parents, carers and families following a mission or specialist transfer.

Access Patient Support

Patient and family stories help demonstrate the real impact of our services and the difference your support makes every day.

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If you would like to speak to someone from our Patient Support & Aftercare team, we are here to help and support you.

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JUNE
 STATS

National Children;s Air Ambulance stats for June 2026

Total Missions
13
Patient Only Transfer
4
Patient & Parent Transfer
9
Hours Flown
36hrs
Estimate Time Saved
22hrs
Most Transfers (CPT)
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FAQs

How can I get in touch with The Air Ambulance Service?

To speak to our friendly Supporter Experience Team, please call 0300 3045 999* or complete our contact form and a member of our team will be in touch.

How many helicopters do you fly?

In total, we fly 4 helicopters across the charity, 2x for our local service and 2x for our Children’s Air Ambulance. We also have 2x Critical Care Cars that support our HEMs services.

Our local service covers 5x counties; Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The Children’s Air Ambulance covers the whole of the UK and works with 10 Clinical Partner Teams from various specialist hospitals.

What areas do you cover?

We provide a rapid response to medical emergencies in the counties of Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, however, we do support air ambulances further afield if we’re needed.

The Children’s Air Ambulance operates throughout the UK and works with Clinical Partner Teams from specialist hospitals.

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