Airport Medical Transport
Airport Medical Transport in Houston
Preferred EMS provides ground ambulance transportation to and from airport-related destinations across Greater Houston. Patients, families, healthcare teams, and authorized coordinators may request ground ambulance transportation for the trip.
Service overview
Coordinated Airport Medical Transportation
Airport medical transportation connects a residence or healthcare facility with an airport-related destination when ground ambulance service is requested.
Preferred EMS dispatch confirms the origin, destination, timing, and requested BLS, ALS, or MICU service through the appropriate operational process. This page describes ground ambulance transportation and does not represent an air-ambulance service.
When Airport Medical Transport May Be Requested
The following are general examples of situations where airport-related ambulance transport may be requested or arranged. This public website does not determine which ambulance service level is appropriate for an individual transport.
Transportation between a healthcare facility and an airport-area destination
Transporting patients between a hospital or healthcare facility and an airport-area destination when ambulance transportation has been requested or arranged.
Transportation from an airport-area destination to a hospital or healthcare facility
Moving patients from an airport-area destination to a hospital or healthcare facility when ambulance transport has been coordinated with Preferred EMS dispatch.
Transportation associated with long-distance or international travel coordination
Ambulance transportation arranged in connection with long-distance or international travel when the transport has been coordinated with Preferred EMS dispatch and the relevant parties.
Transportation between a residence and an airport-area destination
Transporting patients to or from a residence and an airport-area destination when ambulance service has been arranged and coordinated with the appropriate parties.
BLS, ALS, or MICU transportation
Airport-related ambulance transportation may involve BLS, ALS, or MICU service.
For healthcare teams
Airport Transport Coordination for Healthcare Teams
Preferred EMS provides ground ambulance transportation to and from airport-related destinations for hospitals, healthcare facilities, case managers, and care teams across Greater Houston. Dispatch is available 24/7 to discuss a request.
Dispatch confirms the origin, destination, timing, and requested BLS, ALS, or MICU service with the requesting or referring team through the appropriate operational process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is airport medical transportation?
Airport medical transportation refers to ambulance transportation coordinated to or from airport-related destinations. This may include transportation between a healthcare facility and an airport-area destination, transportation from an airport-area destination to a hospital, and transportation associated with long-distance or international travel coordination. Contact Preferred EMS dispatch at (713) 791-9000 to discuss your specific transport needs.
Does Preferred EMS provide ambulance transportation to and from airport-related destinations?
Yes. Preferred EMS can coordinate ambulance transportation to and from airport-related destinations throughout the Greater Houston area. Contact our dispatch team at (713) 791-9000 to discuss the specific transport request and confirm whether Preferred EMS can accommodate your needs.
Can airport medical transportation be BLS, ALS, or MICU?
Yes. Preferred EMS can coordinate BLS, ALS, or MICU transport for airport-related transportation. This public website does not determine which level is appropriate for an individual transport.
Can international callers contact Preferred EMS through WhatsApp?
Yes. International callers and those coordinating airport-related transport may contact Preferred EMS through WhatsApp at +1 (713) 791-9000. Please do not send diagnoses, medical records, insurance information, or other sensitive medical information through WhatsApp. Our dispatch team is also available by phone 24 hours a day at (713) 791-9000.
Is airport medical transport coordination available 24/7?
Our dispatch team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to coordinate airport-related ambulance transport throughout Greater Houston. Contact our dispatch team at (713) 791-9000 to discuss your transport needs and scheduling.
How do I request airport medical transportation?
You can request airport medical transportation by calling our dispatch team at (713) 791-9000 or by submitting a transport request through our online form. International callers may also reach us through WhatsApp at +1 (713) 791-9000. Our dispatch team is available 24 hours a day to discuss the origin, destination, requested level of care, and scheduling needs. For specific airport or travel requirements, please contact dispatch directly to confirm whether Preferred EMS can accommodate the request.
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