Bayreuth's rescue helicopter gets new home on Bindlacher Berg!

Bayreuth's rescue helicopter gets new home on Bindlacher Berg!

In a significant step for the air rescue in Bayreuth, the ADAC rescue helicopter "Christoph 20" will receive a new, modern home at Bindlacher Berg airfield. This was recently decided during a meeting of the special -purpose association for rescue and fire brigade alarm Bayreuth/Kulmbach. The old hangar at the Bayreuth Clinic no longer met the current requirements, since both structural and hygienic standards were insufficient, such as Frederic Bruder, Managing Director of ADAC air rescue. The relocation to the new location promises a number of advantages, including reduced noise and optimized processes. The goal is to build a double -tunnel that will offer space for two helicopters, while Christoph 20 is initially stationed the only active helicopter there, such as rth.info reported.

In order to increase environmental friendliness, the construction project will comply with sustainable standards and plans for a photovoltaic system with electricity storage have already been taken into account. In addition, a multicopter is to be integrated into air rescue in the future, a lighter, more efficient alternative to conventional helicopters. This could significantly accelerate the arrival of emergency doctors at locations, which is of crucial importance in an emergency. It is important that the use of a larger helicopter can be avoided if no patient has to be transported, Brother emphasized. The construction is scheduled to begin in January and the new location could be occupied by the end of 2027.

40 years "Christoph 20"

Another reason for the celebration is the 40th anniversary of "Christoph 20". The rescue helicopter, which was put into service on November 16, 1981, has played an important role in the air rescue in Upper Franconia over the years. To date, the crew flies around 1,100 missions a year, which corresponds to more than four missions every day, as Luftrettung.adac.de . The conversion of the station not only means a forward movement for air rescue, but also combines the efforts of local partners such as the BRK district association, which together pull together to ensure that air rescue in Bayreuth remains a model for others