Alice Springs 

Operations at Alice Springs encompass a full aero-medical service, a preventative health services program, a communications base and a museum & tourist facility that attracts more than 100,000 national and international visitors each year. 

Opened in 1939, the Base operates from a hangar at the Alice Springs Airport and an associated communications, administration and tourist centre in Alice Springs CBD, primarily servicing the southern half of the Northern Territory and the northern regions of South Australia. 

Its operations differ from other RFDS bases in that the Remote Health Section of the Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services receive all calls for medical assistance, direct the use of aircraft and arrange all clinics.  The RFDS employs a doctor who works within this section and supplies the aviation and nursing component of the operation. 

Alice Springs Visitor Centre 

The Visitor Centre commenced operations in the late 1970’s and since then has grown to become one of the most popular attractions in Central Australia. 

You can take a guided tour through the Visitor Centre which includes an informative video, radio communications centre, museum, café & bush kitchen and a souvenir shop. 

For further information or to book a tour, please visit Alice Springs Visitor Centre  

Aircraft 

• VH-FMP – Pilatus PC-12, Manufactured & Acquired 1995

• VH-FMW – Pilatus PC-12, Manufactured & Acquired 1995

• VH-FMZ – Pilatus PC-12, Manufactured & Acquired 1996  

Contact Details 

Base
8-10 Stuart Terrace
Alice Springs  NT  0870
Australia 

Telephone   08 8952 1033
Facsimile    08 8953 0027
Email          darren.schiller@flyingdoctor.net

Hangar
Hangar 123
Alice Airport
Alice Springs  NT  0870
Australia 

Telephone   08 8952 5566
Facsimile    08 8955 5181  

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