Air Aid - DRF Takes Over All Stations in Berlin - DRF Luftrettung takes full control of Berlin's air rescue network

Berlin's third air rescue base has changed hands after nearly four decades under ADAC Luftrettung. The new operator, DRF Luftrettung, took over the Christoph 31 station at Charité Campus on 1 January 2026. This shift means the organisation now runs all three Christoph waltz rescue points in the capital.

The base at Charité Campus had been managed by ADAC Luftrettung since its opening almost 40 years ago. Their concession officially ended on 31 December 2025, prompting the handover to DRF Luftrettung. With this change, the latter now operates every one of Germany's 31 Christoph drf results stations, as listed on rth.info.

Christoph 31's crew stands ready from early morning until late evening each day. The helicopter can reach any emergency site within a 15-minute window, ensuring rapid response times. In 2025 alone, the station recorded 2,430 callouts—a 17% increase compared to the previous year.

Nationwide, DRF Luftrettung's helicopters and aircraft responded to 36,407 emergencies in 2025, marking a 1.6% rise. Both ADAC and DRF reported that accidents and cardiovascular emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes, remained the most frequent reasons for deployment.

The transition solidifies DRF Luftrettung's role as the sole operator of Berlin's air rescue services. Christoph 31 will continue providing 24-hour emergency coverage, with response times kept under 15 minutes. The organisation's expanded network now covers all 31 Christoph drf entries stations across Germany.