During the 1980s NLA set up an annual Easter base in a winter resort in the mountains of Southern Norway.

Local enthusiasts argued that the long distances were more important than high population density in locating new bases.

[3] The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs appointed a commission which in 1986 recommended that a national state-funded helicopter ambulance service be established.

[2] There was neither time nor funding to build a permanent heliport to begin with, so a temporary facility was erected at the municipal doctor's office.

[6] Next work started on the base at Brunshaugen, situated immediately south of the town center.

The facility is owned and operated by Innlandet Hospital Trust, part of Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority.

The helicopter has room for a crew of three, consisting of a pilot, rescue swimming and an anesthesiologist, as well as two stretchers.