Air Evac Lifeteam 157 in Paducah, Kentucky, is one of the many bases that operate under the larger Air Evac Lifeteam umbrella, which itself was founded in 1985 in West Plains, Missouri, with the fundamental goal of providing critical air medical transportation to people in rural and medically underserved communities.
Air Evac Lifeteam 157 operates from its location at 3551 Coleman Road in Paducah, equipped with a medically configured helicopter and a dedicated crew that includes a pilot, a flight nurse, and a flight paramedic ready to respond 24/7 to life-threatening emergencies.
In October 2025, Air Evac Lifeteam 157 has upgraded from a Bell 206 helicopter to a Bell 407 (tail number N660AE) to improve performance, speed, and mission capability.