providing high quality patient care to the critically ill or injured in upstate New York.

We have saved thousands of lives in more than 17,000 patient transports in our 30 year history. Today, we help protect the lives of over 4 million residents in over 25 counties, and educate communities beyond our reach so they have the ability to do the same.

Our mission is to provide high quality patient care to the critically ill or injured and support our communities when they need us most.

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Join Our Team – Make a Difference with Mercy Flight Central!

Passionate about community impact? MFC is hiring! Be part of a team dedicated to providing life-saving air medical services with a focus on the community around us. Join us in making a real difference. Explore our open positions today!

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Agusta Westland 119Kx Helicopter
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We provide the highest level of critical care to patients in NY.

In flight, our team consists of a pilot, a flight nurse, and a flight paramedic. At our bases, we prepare those teams and the communities they serve through our robust education and simulation program.

How We Help

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Support Our Mission

MFC would not exist if it weren’t for the generous support we receive throughout the year.

Your gifts allow us to be available 24/7, stay at the forefront of advancements in medical and aviation technology, and equip our teams and communities with the highest standard of quality training available.

Put simply: your gifts allow us to give the gift of life more often, more efficiently, and more effectively.

LAtest News

Scroll through the featured news below to see what we've been up to!
MFC TESTS WYNN HOSPITAL HELIPAD
MFC TESTS WYNN HOSPITAL HELIPAD

Mercy Flight Central completes the first landing at the brand new rooftop helipad at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY.

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MFC INSIDE LOOK - FLY ALONG
MFC INSIDE LOOK - FLY ALONG

The team from FOX Rochester came out and got to fly along with a Mercy Flight Central crew to learn all about their life saving mission.

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MFC NIGHT OF FLIGHT FUNDRAISER SUCCESS
MFC NIGHT OF FLIGHT FUNDRAISER SUCCESS

Mercy Flight Central’s annual Night of Flight Fundraiser was a huge success, raising $200,000 for the non-profit air medical service.

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MFC RECEIVES $5 MILLION GIFT FROM TOM GOLISANO
MFC RECEIVES $5 MILLION GIFT FROM TOM GOLISANO

Mercy Flight Central is honored to be one of 82 nonprofit organizations selected to receive a generous donation from Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex and long-time philanthropist

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CERTIFIED FLIGHT COMMUNICATORS
CERTIFIED FLIGHT COMMUNICATORS

Mercy Flight Central proudly announces that Jennie Baug, Kelly Cator, Derrick Harris, Billy Boyd, and CJ Stevens have successfully completed the Certified Flight Communicator (CFC) course, administered by the International Association of Medical Transport Communications Specialist (IAMTCS).

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"She would have never made it. We had EMTS, doctors, everyone telling us she wouldn't have made it if she hadn't gone by helicopter."

Debbie Effland, Mother of patient Chelsi Effland

Patient with an MFC pilot

“When I heard the helicopter coming, I didn’t really know how bad I was and it was kind of a relief to hear them there, so that way I would get to the hospital faster.”

Craig Partee, MFC Patient

Craig Partee telling his Mercy Flight Central story
Patient Ed Laughlin telling his MFC story at the annual golf tournament

“I am forever grateful for the compassionate responsive treatment that mercy flight central extended to me and my family”.

Ed Laughlin, MFC Patient