Air medical bases in South Dakota
We currently list 6 air medical bases in South Dakota, in 5 cities, run by 3 programs. Each base page lists the operator, aircraft, and a link to flight nurse and flight paramedic openings. This directory is still growing and may not include every base in South Dakota. Add a missing base.
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South Dakota bases
| Base | City | Program | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avera CareFlight - Aberdeen | Aberdeen | Avera CareFlight | Helicopter |
| Black Hills Life Flight - Hot Springs | Hot Springs | Black Hills Life Flight | Helicopter |
| Avera CareFlight - Pierre | Pierre | Avera CareFlight | Fixed wing |
| Black Hills Life Flight - Rapid City | Rapid City | Black Hills Life Flight | |
| Avera CareFlight - Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | Avera CareFlight | Helicopter; fixed wing |
| Sanford AirMed - Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | Sanford AirMed | EC145 (rotor); King Air B200 |
Operators in South Dakota
- Avera Health (3 bases in South Dakota)
- Air Methods (2 bases in South Dakota)
- Sanford Health (1 base in South Dakota)
Last verified 2026-10-16. Pay baselines for South Dakota: see flight nurse and flight paramedic salary.
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