Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance was called out to more than 1,100 emergencies last year, according to figures released by the charity.
During 2025, crews attended 1,159 incidents across the region, responding from their airbase in Semington by helicopter and critical care car. On average, that meant around three call-outs a day.
The charity said its helicopter can reach anywhere in Wiltshire and Bath within about 11 minutes, allowing specialist medical teams to reach patients quickly in serious and life-threatening situations.
Chief executive designate Barbara Gray said the figures reflected the real impact of the service.
“Behind every number is a real person - someone’s loved one,” she said. “These figures show just how vital our work is, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team. We’re extremely grateful to everyone who supports us.”
Swindon recorded the highest number of call-outs, with 188 missions across the town and surrounding areas including Cricklade, Highworth and Royal Wootton Bassett.
There were 97 missions each in Bath and Chippenham, followed by 83 in Salisbury and nearby areas such as Amesbury, Tidworth and Tisbury. Crews were also called out 82 times in Trowbridge.
In other parts of Wiltshire, the charity responded to 56 incidents in Devizes, 49 in Warminster and Mere, and 45 in Melksham. There were 30 call-outs in Calne, 28 in Marlborough, 24 in Bradford-on-Avon, 38 in Westbury, 17 in Corsham, 14 in Malmesbury and nine in Pewsey.
Critical care doctors were on board for 61 per cent of all missions, allowing the team to carry out advanced procedures at the scene, including anaesthesia, emergency surgery and complex pain relief.
Over the year, crews transferred 333 patients to hospital. The most common destinations were the Royal United Hospital in Bath (99 patients), Southmead Hospital in Bristol (93) and Great Western Hospital in Swindon (43).
The charity receives no direct government funding and relies on donations and fundraising to continue operating.
Further information on how to support Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance is available via its website.
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