Elusen Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru / Wales Air Ambulance Charity (WAAC) was based at the Swansea Airport and operated by Bond Air Services which acquired by Babcock from 2016.
From 2017 operates three brand new H145/EC145T2 models from bases in Welshpool, Caernarfon and its new headquarters in Llanelli. The fourth helicopter, which is the dedicated children's aircraft for neo-natal transfers, will remain an EC135.
From 2017 operates three brand new H145/EC145T2 models from bases in Welshpool, Caernarfon and its new headquarters in Llanelli. The fourth helicopter, which is the dedicated children's aircraft for neo-natal transfers, will remain an EC135.
In Aug 2018, WAAC took over the lease to Cardiff Heliport.
In 2019: Helimed 57 was based at the Dafen HQ, near Llanelli, Helimed 59 was based at Mid Wales Airport near Welshpool and Helimed 61 was based at Caernarfon, near Dinas Dinlle.
In 2019: Helimed 57 was based at the Dafen HQ, near Llanelli, Helimed 59 was based at Mid Wales Airport near Welshpool and Helimed 61 was based at Caernarfon, near Dinas Dinlle.
From January 1st, 2024 operated by Gama Aviation
News
- Nov 24, 2016 · Wales Air Ambulance New H145 Helicopter
- Jun 29, 2016 · Wales Air Ambulance Fourth EC135T2+
- Jun 14, 2016 · Wales Air Ambulance Moves to New Base
- Mar 5, 2014 · Wales Air Ambulance flies 19,000th mission
- Mar 26, 2013 · Wales Air Ambulance first night flight
Locations
| 2001-2016 | EGFH SWS | Swansea |
| 2003- | EGCK | Caernarfon |
| 2006- | EGCW | Mid Wales Airport |
| 2016- | EGFC | Cardiff City Heliport |
| 2016- | Llanelli Dafen |