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Bradshaw Army Airfield.
Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii · 6,190 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
6,190
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bradshaw Army Airfield, listed as PHSF / BSF, is a general aviation field in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii. The airport sits 6,190 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BSF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE, 16 nm), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA, 28 nm), and Hilo International Airport (ITO, 29 nm). With a single 3,696-foot paved runway, BSF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from BSF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Pohakuloa. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Waimea (Kamuela).
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Field capability
ICAO
PHSF
IATA
BSF
FAA / Local
BSF
Elevation
6,190 ft
Coordinates
19.7601° N · 155.5540° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs HI fields
state range 13–6,190 ft
At 6,190 ft, BSF sits higher than 95% of the 22 Hawaii fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,696 ft
- 09/273,696 ft × 90 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,696 ft
BSF's 3,696 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 6,190 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmMUEWaimea Kohala AirportWaimea (Kamuela)
- 28nmKOAEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at KeāholeKailua-Kona
- 29nmITOHilo International AirportHilo
- 67nmHNMHana AirportHana
- 84nmOGGKahului International AirportKahului
- 96nmJHMKapalua AirportLahaina
Location
Open the full mapPHSF · Bradshaw Army Airfield · Waimea (Kamuela), HI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BSF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 163 nm | 47m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,034 nm | 5h 8m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,149 nm | 5h 24m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 2,319 nm | 5h 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,335 nm | 5h 50m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 2,464 nm | 6h 8m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 2,498 nm | 6h 13m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,553 nm | 6h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BSF?
- Bradshaw Army Airfield's longest paved runway is 3,696 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BSF?
- Bradshaw Army Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 3,696 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BSF?
- The closest alternate is Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE), about 16 nm away, followed by Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BSF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 5h 8m (2,034 nm), Los Angeles about 5h 24m (2,149 nm), Seattle about 5h 48m (2,319 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.