Transportation When It Matters Most
Free air transportation for medical patients, humanitarian missions, equipment transport, and disaster relief across the heartland.
Sometimes the most powerful medicine is simply getting there.
Founder and President Suleman Chaudhry flying near downtown Chicago—connecting the Heartland to world-class medical care
Free Service
No cost to patients
Volunteer Pilots
Experienced aviators
Air Transport
Connecting you to care
About Heartland Lift
Heartland Lift is a Quad Cities-based nonprofit providing free air transportation for individuals and communities in need. We connect those requiring assistance with volunteer pilots who donate their time and resources.
Our mission spans medical transport for those facing healthcare barriers, humanitarian assistance, equipment transport, and disaster relief. We're committed to compassionate, reliable transportation when it matters most.
Suleman Chaudhry
President & Founder
Paul Wang, MD
Secretary
Bouyella Reddy, MD
Treasurer
Des Moines International Airport, the heart of the Heartland, as seen from 7,000 feet
How It Works
Submit Request
Contact us via email or phone.
Get Matched
We connect you with volunteer pilots.
Travel Safely
Complete forms and fly with us.
Who We Serve
We serve individuals facing transportation barriers: patients needing specialized medical care far from home, humanitarian missions, equipment transport, and disaster relief. For medical transport, eligibility requires financial need or significant hardship. All passengers must be able to safely travel in a small aircraft without restrooms or air conditioning.
Spread the Word
Tell healthcare providers and community groups about us. Many don't know we exist.
Volunteer With Us
Licensed pilot? We need you. Help transport people and equipment.
Required Forms
Complete all applicable forms before your transport.