2025 Balance: Rescue Helicopter ‘Christoph 70’ Flies More Than 1,000 Missions from Jena

The ADAC rescue helicopter ‘Christoph 70’ saw a significant increase in activity in 2025. Stationed at Jena-Schöngleina, the crew completed 1,089 missions—a 12 percent rise from the previous year. Primarily responding to traffic accidents and cardiovascular emergencies within a 70-kilometer radius, the yellow helicopter remains an indispensable lifesaver for the city and its surrounding regions.

2025 Balance: Significant Increase in Missions for Rescue Helicopter ‘Christoph 70’

In 2025, the crew of ‘Christoph 70’ faced a record year with 1,089 missions—a 12% increase from the previous year. Based at Flugplatz Jena-Schöngleina, the helicopter remains a vital lifeline for East Thuringia, responding to everything from serious accidents on the A4 to critical medical emergencies where every second counts.