The RFDS is a not-for-profit life saving aero medical service. The RFDS Western Operations is a charitable primary health care service for people who live, work or travel in WA. The RFDS is a free service to the public. They carry about 730 people from Geraldton regiona and St Johns hospitals each year. Each flight from Geraldton to Jandakot is about $6000.00 but is free to the patient.