South Texas' First Choice WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS
Valley AirCare Advantages
STEC is the only organization in South Texas to offer both helicopter and fixed wing services. In fact, Valley AirCare is currently the only emergency air ambulance service based within 6,244 square miles. This area is largely rural and consists of vast stretches of rangeland and unpopulated areas. In the case of South Padre Island, traffic and weather can make access to timely healthcare difficult at certain times of the year. Travel by ground to the nearest medical facility can take 30 minutes or more. Valley AirCare can reduce these transport times by one-half to two-thirds.
As one example, a trip from Arroyo City to the nearest medical facility can take 30 minutes by land, but takes only 8-10 minutes by helicopter. When time is critical and rapid transport from distant locations is a must, Valley AirCare is the answer.