Bradshaw Army Airfield

PHSF / BSF

Waimea (Kamuela), US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 18:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
18:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHSF 291855Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01630080 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bradshaw Army Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
822 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,190 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,748 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,354 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HSF
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
3,695 ft 90 ft ASP 101°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PHSF

5,139 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.7%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
5.8%

Bradshaw Army Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 26°C with an average of 14.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 21.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.9%
N
3.9%
S
2.1%
W
25.8%
NE
4.3%
NW
6.5%
SE
11.2%
SW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.9°C
Range: 1°C to 26°C
1°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

December November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,139 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bradshaw Army Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PHSF
IATA Code: BSF
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,190 ft MSL

Location

City: Waimea (Kamuela)
Country: US
Latitude: 19.760099°
Longitude: -155.554001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,695 ft
Width: 90 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bradshaw Army Airfield

Bradshaw Army Airfield is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Bradshaw Army Airfield (PHSF/BSF) is located in Waimea (Kamuela), US at an elevation of 6,190 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 3,695 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,139 weather observations shows PHSF maintains VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 12.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at PHSF come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 8.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (21.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, November, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 1°C (34°F) to 26°C (79°F), averaging 14.9°C (59°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 30.02 to 32.91 inHg (1017-1115 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,139 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.