What is an air ambulance service?

An air ambulance is a medically equipped aircraft used to transport critically ill patients quickly and safely over long distances, with a trained medical team on board throughout the journey.

How much does an air ambulance cost in India?

The cost of an air ambulance in India typically ranges from INR 2 to 3 lakh for short domestic transfers and can go up to INR 10 to 25 lakh for longer or more complex missions, depending on the distance, aircraft type, and medical care required.

What is the difference between an air ambulance and a ground ambulance?

An air ambulance covers long distances significantly faster than a ground ambulance and carries ICU-level equipment with a trained medical team on board, providing continuous hospital-grade care throughout the journey.

Does an air ambulance have a ventilator?

Yes. Every Accretion Aviation air ambulance carries a transport ventilator, cardiac monitor, defibrillator, oxygen cylinders, IV infusion pumps, suction machine, and airway management equipment.

How quickly can an air ambulance be arranged?

Accretion Aviation activates air ambulance missions within 2 hours of the first call, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Is air ambulance covered by health insurance in India?

Many health insurance policies in India cover air ambulance services. Our team assists with the documentation required to support insurance claims.

What medical staff travel on board an air ambulance?

Every Accretion Aviation air ambulance flight is staffed with trained doctors and paramedics experienced in critical care and aeromedical transport.

Can an air ambulance land at small or remote airports?

Yes. Our fleet includes aircraft capable of operating from compact and remote airstrips, allowing us to reach Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and remote locations across India.

What documents are needed to book an air ambulance?

You will need the patient's name, age, weight and ID proof; the attendant's name, age, weight and ID proof; the patient's medical report and case summary; a discharge summary; and vaccination certificates for both the patient and attendant.

Do air ambulances fly at night?

Yes, air ambulances can fly at night, subject to weather conditions and airport operational hours at the departure and arrival locations.

What is the difference between a charter air ambulance and a commercial stretcher transfer?

A charter air ambulance is a fully dedicated ICU-equipped aircraft for critical patients requiring continuous medical care. A commercial stretcher transfer is a more affordable option for stable patients, where the patient travels on a stretcher aboard a commercial flight accompanied by a trained medical attendant.

What is the use of an air ambulance?

An air ambulance is used to transport critically ill patients quickly over long distances where road transport would be too slow, ensuring continuous medical care from the origin hospital to the destination hospital.

Air Ambulance In Keshod

Q: Can a family member travel with the patient?

Yes, one attendant from the family can travel on board with the patient, subject to weight and space availability on the aircraft.

Air Ambulance in Keshod is available 24/7 & 365 days. Our team of doctors, technicians, and pilots ensures the fastest and safest transfers to the patients. Additionally, the well-being of patients and their attendees is assured.

Experience

Highlights

Air ambulance has onboard a qualified team of doctors, technicians, and pilots to attend to the patient throughout the transfers
Both pickup and drop ground ambulances have trained technicians for assistance
Patients Plus two attendants can travel
The luggage weight allowance is 10 kg per person
A separate check-in for the fastest transfer and a ground handler will be available to assist with the process
Air ambulance service in Keshod is equipped with the required high-tech ICU equipment and medical tools
We serve bed-to-bed transfer of the patient safely

Full Description

Air Ambulance Service in Keshod

Keshod sits in Junagadh district, close to Veraval, Somnath, Chorwad, Mangrol and Sasan Gir. Local hospitals handle first response well, but heart attacks, strokes, major trauma and ICU-level cases usually need to reach Junagadh, Rajkot or Ahmedabad. By road that is about 3 hours to Rajkot and 6 to 7 hours to Ahmedabad, which is a long time for a critical patient.

Accretion Aviation runs an ICU-equipped air ambulance from Keshod 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our medical team can be ready within 2 hours of your call.

How the Transfer Works from Keshod

We handle the whole journey, bed to bed.

A ground ambulance with oxygen and monitoring collects the patient from their home or hospital in Keshod, Veraval, Junagadh or nearby towns.
The patient is taken to Keshod Airport, about 4 km from town, where the aircraft is waiting.
A doctor and paramedic stay with the patient for the entire flight.
A second ground ambulance meets the aircraft and goes straight to the receiving hospital's emergency or ICU entrance.

One family attendant can fly along, subject to weight and space.

Hospitals We Transfer To from Keshod

Rajkot (closest major referral centre): Sterling Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Civil Hospital.

Ahmedabad: Marengo CIMS Hospital, Sterling Hospitals, Zydus Hospital and Civil Hospital Ahmedabad.

Junagadh: Yashfeen Cardiac Hospital and Yesha Super Speciality Hospital, when a shorter move makes more sense.

We also fly from Keshod to Mumbai, Delhi and other metros when the treating doctor recommends a specific hospital. Tell us the hospital your doctor has chosen and we coordinate the bed handover with them.

Who Calls Us from This Region

Most of our calls from the Keshod area are families moving a relative for cardiac care, stroke treatment, accident injuries or dialysis and ICU support. We also get calls from visitors who fall ill during a trip to Somnath or Sasan Gir and want to be treated closer to home.

Air Ambulance Cost from Keshod

The cost depends on the destination, the aircraft and the medical setup needed on board. A move to Rajkot is the shortest and usually the most affordable option. Call us with the patient's condition and destination and we will give you a clear quote within minutes, with no hidden charges.

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Documents Required to Book

Patient name, age, weight and ID proof copy
Attendant name, age, weight and ID proof copy
Patient's medical report and case summary
Discharge summary
Vaccination certificate of patient and attendant

If you do not have everything, call anyway. We can start the arrangements while you gather papers.

Why Families in Keshod Choose Accretion Aviation

We have been flying patients for 15 years, with 500+ missions completed across India and a network covering 100+ cities. Our team answers around the clock, including holidays, and you speak to the people who plan the flight, not a call centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an air ambulance in Keshod?

Yes. Accretion Aviation operates ICU air ambulance flights from Keshod Airport, day or night.

How fast can you reach Keshod?

Our team is ready to activate within 2 hours of your call.

Which hospital is nearest for a transfer?

Rajkot, with Sterling Hospital and Wockhardt Hospital among the main options. Ahmedabad is the next major hub.

Can a family member travel with the patient?

Yes, one attendant can fly, subject to weight and space.

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Meeting Point

Keshod Airport, Airport Rd, Keshod, Gujarat 362220

Important Information

Kindly note that delays may occur due to factors such as air traffic control clearance or weather conditions.
Air ambulance cost in Keshod includes bed-to-bed transfer, an ICU equipped air plane, and a medical crew.
Air ambulance in Rajkot
Air ambulance in Ahmedabad
ICU air ambulance setup