Heliport • Nishicho, Yonago, Tottori 683-0826, Japan
The heliport of Tottori University Hospital, located in Yonago City, serves a vital role as a lifeline in times of emergency. The sound of helicopter blades overlaps with the footsteps of the medical team, serving as the aerial gateway for receiving patients from steep mountainous areas and remote islands.
The heliport is equipped with lighting facilities to ensure safe landings even at night or in adverse weather conditions. In addition, a dedicated corridor to the ward allows medical staff to respond swiftly. In urgent emergency medical situations, this heliport embodies the importance of speed and safety.
As the only advanced medical care facility in the prefecture, Tottori University Hospital serves as an important hub for receiving critical patients from medical institutions within the prefecture, supporting regional healthcare.
In the event of a large-scale disaster, this heliport is expected to serve as a transportation hub for relief supplies and a shelter for the injured. As a preparedness for emergencies, it is a multi-functional facility that can become a fortress in times of disaster.
To protect the lives of people both inside and outside the prefecture, this small heliport undergoes daily maintenance and training to ensure it can exert its maximum utility at any time. On the land of Tottori, this quiet place continually passes on the baton of life.
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