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Sion base

The Sion base is the latest of 14 Rega bases throughout Switzerland. Since December 2021, the crew in Sion has been strengthening Rega's national network. 

Rega 18 at sunset
Rega 18 during a rescue operation on the slopes
Crew transporting a patient to the rescue helicopter
Rega 18 flying in the Alps
Rescue operation on the slopes
Rescue operation using the winch

The stationing of an helicopter in Sion was carried out in collaboration with the local helicopter firm, Héli-Alpes SA, in whose hangar the Rega helicopter was based. The Rega crew is on standby around the clock and can thus take off within just a few minutes, including at night, in order to bring medical assistance wherever it is needed.

On 17 December 2022, the new Rega helicopter with the registration HB-ZQO went into service at the Sion base. Similarly to all Rega’s helicopters, the rescue helicopter in Sion is equipped with a rescue hoist and can be deployed for Rega’s entire scope of operations – including transporting intensive-care patients and new-born or premature babies.

 

Profile

AddressRega
c/o Héli-Alpes SA
Aéroport civil
1950 Sion
Radio code"Rega 18"
No. of missions in 2024540
Range of missionsThe crew mainly operates in the Alps for primary missions (three quarters of the missions). 
Operating times

The crew is on 24-hour standby at the base.

BuildingThe base is located on the premises of the helicopter company Héli-Alpes SA. 
Special featuresThe Sion base is the most recent in the Rega network. 
The crew's favourite foodThe crew of the Sion base is particularly fond of Valais specialities, including raclette. 
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