Medical and Humanitarian Flights

Medical and Humanitarian Flights - Lifeline Pilots

4507 North Sterling Avenue, Suite 402, Peoria, IL 61615

Eligibility

Residents of Minnesota must meet all requirements: - Have a non-emergency medical or humanitarian need far from home (usually between 100-1,000 miles from home) - Have a financial or medical need for assistance - Have their own transportation to and from the airport - Provide a doctor's name and fax number for Lifeline Pilots to contact for a Physician's Release - Be able to fly in a small, 4-6 seat, non-pressurized aircraft - Be able to board the aircraft with minimal assistance - Be able to sit upright in the standard aircraft seat - Be willing to sign a liability release form

Required documents

Flight Request Form/registration form fax number of physician's office physician's release form verification of income

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(800)822-7972

Voice

https://lifelinepilots.org/patient-information/who-we-help/

[email protected]

Application process

Call for more information; visit website to complete a Flight Request Form or for more information about volunteer pilots

Service area

Description

Lifeline Pilots coordinate free flights for passengers who need to travel a long distance to non-emergency medical treatment and air travel for humanitarian purposes. Humanitarian flights are on a case-by-case basis. Flights are typically facilitated in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. When a departure or destination is beyond the service area, Lifeline Pilots will partner with other volunteer pilot organizations to serve those in need. All flights are provided by volunteer pilots. Pilot volunteers are accepted, and specific eligibility apply.

Last assured

08/19/2024

What's Here

Mercy Transportation Mercy Flight Volunteer Opportunities

Providing organization

Lifeline Pilots

Provides free medical and humanitarian flights to those in need