The Robert Black Memorial Helipad, located in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, is a vital piece of infrastructure adjacent to Camp beltown Hospital and Health Centre. Established by the South Kintyre Development Trust (SKDT) with support and funding from the HELP Appeal, this facility serves as a crucial landing site for helicopters, primarily for air ambulance services and potentially other emergency or official transportation needs.
The helipad features a flat, paved landing area marked for helicopters, equipped with automatic lighting for night operations, and basic facilities for crew or patient transfer. Named in memory of Robert Black, a local paramedic who tragically succumbed to Covid in 2020, the helipad plays a critical role in the local healthcare infrastructure.
For a remote town like Campbeltown, this facility is essential for emergency medical evacuations, significantly enhancing the community's access to urgent medical care. The helipad is owned and operated managed by SKDT in collaboration with emergency services, underscoring its importance in the region's emergency response capabilities.
