The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter patrols throughout the summer months. Flight times and length of patrols will depend on a range of factors including weather conditions, beach usage and events and other environmental factors.

The helicopter will be in the air for a minimum of 3 hours per operational day, however this will be determined by the aforementioned factors and flight times may vary from day to day.
 

Patrol Schedule

The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter will patrol the following dates:
 

Weekend and Public Holidays:
Dates:  2nd October 2010 – 27th March 2011
Times:  6am – 3pm (varies due to conditions)
 

Weekdays (proposed):
Dates:  13th December 2010 – 25th February 2011
Times:  6am – 1pm
 

Patrol Area:

The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter will mainly patrol the broader metropolitan area.

Flight paths will be between Dawesville in the South to Yanchep/Capricorn in the North.

The helicopter will remain within 5km of the coastline out to sea