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Airlift Northwest is the region’s premier air critical care transport service.

We believe all people deserve high-quality critical care, no matter where they are. When a housefire in Alaska claimed the lives of three children before they could reach the right type of care, a determined UW physician had a world-changing idea: If patients are losing their lives because they can't access proper care in time, why not fly the proper care to the patients? Thus, Airlift Northwest, the region's first flying Intensive Care Unit, was born here at UW Medicine. Years later, it still defines how care is delivered in the air and keeps the region within a short flight of the health care they need. Staffed with the highest level of critical care nurses and medical professionals in the country, teams are ready to handle everything from Advanced Cardiac Life Support to neonatal resuscitation, all while flying patients to the most advanced specialty care available. We are a revolutionary idea, resulting from a medical culture, driven to find innovative ways of delivering the highest standard of patient care, even if it takes flying there.

10/15/2026

Bringing high-quality medical education to Central Washington!

UW Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and Confluence Health partnered to host a full day of stroke, trauma, and cardiac education at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee!

With over 90 attendees, it was a great opportunity to share knowledge, connect with regional healthcare professionals, and strengthen partnerships that support patient care across our communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!

10/13/2026

A new helipad in Sprague, Washington!

Airlift Northwest was pleased to attend the opening of the new helipad at Lincoln County Fire District 1, alongside Washington State Representatives Tom Dent and Joe Schmick, and local first responders.

This new resource will help improve access to critical care air transport for patients in Sprague and the surrounding rural communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this important addition to the region's emergency response infrastructure possible!

10/12/2026

Happy Emergency Nurses Week!

From the emergency department to the helipad and beyond, emergency nurses play a vital role in caring for patients during their most critical moments.

At Airlift Northwest, we're proud to work alongside dedicated emergency nurses throughout our region. Your expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient care make a difference every day.

Thank you to all emergency nurses for the incredible work you do!

10/11/2026

Airlift Northwest enjoyed joining Vashon Fire & Rescue for their recent open house!

It was a great opportunity to connect with community members, showcase our aircraft, and strengthen our partnership with the local first responders we work alongside.

Thank you to Vashon Fire & Rescue for inviting us to be part of this community event!

10/09/2026

Working together to transport our most fragile patients.

Airlift Northwest provides critical care transport for patients of all ages. Sometimes, a specialty pediatric team is requested for transport. In these cases, ALNW works alongside the specialty team, providing the aircraft and aviation resources to safely get patients where they need to go.

Strong partnerships help ensure our region’s youngest patients have access to the specialized care and transport resources they need.

10/07/2026

Airlift Northwest’s helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft each play an important role in getting critically ill and injured patients where they need to go. Different aircraft, different capabilities, one mission: providing critical care transport across our region.

10/06/2026

Our hearts are with the Latitude Air Ambulance community following the air medical crash with the tragic loss of six people.

Airlift Northwest extends our deepest condolences to their families, friends, colleagues, and everyone at Latitude Air Ambulance. The air medical community is a close one, and we grieve alongside you.

10/05/2026

Training together. Preparing together. Ready when it matters.

Airlift Northwest recently participated in a simulated training event alongside the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office SWAT and K9 units and the Washington State Department of Corrections.

During the exercise, ALNW landed twice to transport simulated patients, giving participating teams the opportunity to practice coordinating patient care and air medical transport in a realistic training environment.

We’re proud to train alongside our public safety partners and strengthen the teamwork that helps us respond when every minute counts.

10/03/2026

ECMO Training Day!

High-acuity patients. Complex equipment. Serious teamwork.

Our Airlift Northwest crews were hands-on with ECMO training, practicing the skills and coordination it takes to safely transport some of our most critically ill patients.

Photo: Matt P

10/01/2026

Celebrating Airlift Northwest’s Rising Leaders!

We’re proud to recognize Flight Nurses David Reif, MSN, RN, CFRN, NR-P, and Kay Selby, RN, CFRN, CEN, who have been nominated for the 2026 AAMS 40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Air Medical Transport Awards!

Presented by the Association of Air Medical Services, the 40 Under 40 program recognizes emerging leaders whose dedication, innovation, and leadership are helping shape the future of air medical transport.

Congratulations, David and Kay, on this outstanding recognition! We’re proud to have you representing Airlift Northwest and contributing to the future of our industry.

Address

Airlift Northwest Headquarters 6505 Perimeter Road South, Suite 200
Seattle, WA
98108

Telephone

+12065211599

Website

http://www.airliftnw.org/

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