The former helipad of the Nantes University Hospital, located at the Hôtel-Dieu site in the city center, handled emergency air transport but faced significant limitations.
Its capacity was restricted to a single helicopter at a time, which could slow down patient care in case of multiple arrivals.
Its urban location also presented logistical challenges and noise disturbances for local residents. With the new hospital being built on the Île de Nantes, a more modern and efficient helipad is under construction, offering improved capacity and direct access to emergency services.