The Heliport at UKC Ljubljana Code: LJHL, Dispatch Centre of Ambulance Service, University Medical Centre Ljubljana,
Univerzitetni klinični center Ljubljana ,(Reševalna Postaja) plays a crucial role in emergency medical services.Important details:
Location: The heliport is located on the roof of the emergency block at UKC Ljubljana.
Capacity: It is designed to accommodate helicopters weighing up to 9.4 tons.
Operational Hours: The heliport is operational 24/7 and is equipped with proper lighting for nighttime landings.
Safety Features: It features an automatic fire detection and extinguishing system.
Usage: The heliport facilitates patient transport, with more than 600 helicopter landings each year.
Special Features: The landing surface is heated to prevent the accumulation of ice and snow.
The University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC) is a public healthcare facility that offers both secondary and tertiary healthcare services, as well as engaging in educational and research initiatives.
With a workforce of 8,359 employees, which includes 1,410 (17%) doctors and dentists, and 3,933 (47%) nurses, it stands as the largest healthcare institution in Slovenia and one of the most significant in Central Europe. In terms of education and research, it mainly partners with the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ljubljana.
In 1992, the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, previously referred to as "Clinical Center Ljubljana," was awarded the Silver Honorary Badge of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia for its outstanding contributions to the defense of freedom and the establishment of Slovenia's sovereignty.