Every mile we fly is a lifeline of hope

Giving Sick Children Access to Life-Saving Care—One Flight at a Time

No child should be denied life-saving medical care because of distance

Expanding Our Reach

With over 250 Children’s Hospitals in the U.S., the demand for AeroAngel’s flights continues to grow.

To serve more children, we’re working to acquire a dedicated Embraer Phenom 300 jet, allowing us to expand operations, provide more immediate flights, and increase our impact nationwide.

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Meet Our Founder

Mark Pestal

A former Assistant U.S. Attorney and commercial pilot, Mark founded AeroAngel in 2010 to combine his passion for aviation with a mission to serve those in need. Since then, he has co-piloted over 100 missions, ensuring that children across the country can access critical care.

 

“Each flight is more than transportation—it’s a second chance at life.”

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A Team United by Purpose

AeroAngel is led by pilots, brokers, realtors, entrepreneurs, and parents—all united in helping critically ill children access life-saving care. Their expertise and dedication ensure every flight brings hope and healing.

Bernie
Heine

Treasurer

Brent
Bythewood

Secretary

Shay
Baillargeon

Board Member

Lynn
Oesterle-Zollner

Vice Chair

Desiree
Cuellar

Board Member

John
Ballenger

Board Member

Our Corporate Partners

Operating a high performance jet aircraft is expensive and requires a huge amount of resources. These organizations are helping support us with either in-kind services or financial support. Their choice to partner with us demonstrates a strong committment to supporting our mission. We couldn’t do it without them!

Our Community Partners

The following community partners have either synergistic, or overlapping missions with our mission. We each help each other whenever we can.

FAQ

Who is eligible for an AeroAngel flight?

We primarily serve medically fragile children (and some young adults) who need to travel long distances for life-saving medical care and cannot fly commercially due to their condition.

No. All AeroAngel flights are 100% free for families, thanks to donations and volunteer pilots.

We coordinate flights across all 50 states and can access both major and small regional airports to minimize travel time for families.

You can donate, sponsor a flight, volunteer your time, or spread awareness to help us provide more life-saving flights.

We recommend at least three weeks’ notice, but we do our best to accommodate urgent requests for critical medical needs.

Question not answered?

Email us at [email protected]