Riyadh: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) operates an air ambulance service as one of its key strategic capabilities, providing rapid access to critical cases on highways and in remote areas, and facilitating specialized medical transfers between hospitals and referral centers.

According to Saudi Press Agency, SRCA's 2025 annual report highlights that the service operates 12 bases across the Kingdom. It maintains two fixed-wing aircraft for long-distance transport and 13 twin-engine helicopters, with 170 reserved flight hours, serving more than 27 million people. Riyadh Region recorded the highest coverage rate at 91.42%, followed by Makkah Region at 23%, Eastern Region at 9%, Madinah Region at 6%, Qassim and Jazan regions at 4% each, and Hail Region at 2%. A total of 1,526 patients were transported by helicopter during 2025.

SRCA continues to enhance its emergency readiness through periodic drills, national exercises, and continuous training.