Air Ambulances UK
National charity supporting the UK's local air ambulance charities
In an emergency: call 999 (or 112) and request an ambulance — they will task an air ambulance where clinically appropriate.
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) represents and supports the 21 local air ambulance charities across the UK. AAUK provides national advocacy, distributes sector funding, promotes best practice and public information, and helps local charities improve patient outcomes. Most missions are funded by donations and local fundraising.
Key Facts
Number of Charities
21 air ambulance charities across the UK.
Operational Scale
Hundreds of missions every week across the sector.
Funding Model
Predominantly charitable donations, fundraising and corporate support.
Role
Rapid pre‑hospital critical care, scene stabilisation and transfer to specialist hospitals where required.
What Air Ambulances UK Does
National advocacy and policy for the air ambulance sector.
Sector funding and grants to support equipment, training and innovation.
Public information and signposting to help people find and support their local air ambulance charity.
Sector coordination to share best practice and improve safety and clinical outcomes.
Live Air Ambulance Activity
Use our interactive map to see current aircraft and rapid response vehicle activity across the UK. This is an operational overview only and should not be used for emergency purposes.
How the Public Can Help or Get Involved
In an emergency
Call 999 (or 112) and request an ambulance — the ambulance service will task an air ambulance where clinically appropriate.
Live Air Ambulances feature
Use our interactive map to see current aircraft activity across the UK — for information purposes only.
Donate or fundraise
Support your local air ambulance charity to keep their service in the air.
Volunteer or support locally
Support through shops, events and community programmes run by your local air ambulance charity.
Find Out More
Visit the Air Ambulances UK website for information on your local charity, fundraising, policy work and more.
Visit Air Ambulances UK⚠️ UKSAR Portal is an informational website only. To report an emergency, always dial 999 and ask for the appropriate service.
⚠️ UKSAR Portal is an informational website only. To report an emergency, always dial 999 and ask for the appropriate service.