What are primary missions?

Emergency interventions by rescue helicopter. Main reasons: road accidents, leisure accidents, strokes, etc. From the call to treatment: a controlled chain of rescue.

What are secondary missions?

Intra-hospital transfers of patients within the Greater Region.

What are helicopter winching missions?

Rescue operations using a winch.

What are the safety rules when a rescue helicopter lands?

Never approach a helicopter. Always remain visible from a distance. Kneel down as the aircraft approaches. Avoid carrying floating or loose objects. Never attempt to open a door or interact with staff.

WE OPEN OUR DOORS ON SEPTEMBER 19 & 20

For the first time in more than two decades, LAR is opening its doors to the public and offering an up-close look at the fascinating world of air rescue. Discover our helicopters and aircraft at close range, put your skills to the test in the flight simulator, and explore the different areas of LAR in our Immersive Room. The airport fire brigade will also showcase its specialised vehicles and put on impressive demonstrations.

Meet the people who save lives every day and discover more about the challenges and passion behind their missions. Our youngest visitors can look forward to plenty of entertainment with the creative team in the LAR Kids area. The weekend will be rounded off with the official LAR Shop and a wide selection of food and drinks.a

Book your visit

Tickets for the LAR Open Days are available for both Saturday and Sunday at www.atelier.lu.Choose your preferred day and time slot, complete your booking, and get ready to discover the world of LAR up close.

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2 rescue helicopters

MD 902

Blue air rescue helicopter flying with two crew members visible inside the cockpit against a partly cloudy sky.

4 rescue helicopters

Airbus H145

Medical professional in headset providing intensive care to a patient on a stretcher inside an emergency helicopter.

Secondary missions

LAR rescue helicopters also transfer patients from Luxembourg hospitals to specialist clinics abroad to ensure they receive the best possible treatment.

Helicopter winch missions

LAR helicopters are also deployed for operations using the rescue winch – particularly when the scene of the accident is located in terrain that is difficult to reach. This ensures quick and direct access to the patient.

safety

Safety rules: your behaviour can save lives

What to do when a rescue helicopter lands

To ensure that every air rescue mission runs smoothly, certain safety rules must be strictly observed by everyone present at the scene.

These guidelines enable our teams to act quickly and safely.

Download the safety rules

Blue rescue helicopter flying with two crew members wearing red helmets visible through the cockpit window against a background of trees and a grassy hill.

Blue helicopter with registration LX-HSL and a red lion emblem on the side, parked outdoors with trees in the background.

Important safety rules

Never approach a helicopter without authorisation.

Stay clearly visible, keep a safe distance, and remain in the pilot’s line of sight.

When the helicopter is approaching, crouch down to protect yourself from rotor downwash and flying debris.

Avoid loose items such as scarves or umbrellas.

Never attempt to open a door or interact with the crew without instruction.