PHSF/BSF METAR & TAF Bradshaw Army Airfield
Waimea (Kamuela), HawaiiElevation 6,190 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR35 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
360@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
6,712 ft
+522 ft vs field
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS
Active weather alerts
Hydrologic Outlook
25 1413Z to 26 1615Z
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI; Oahu in Honolulu, HI; Kauai, HI; Maui, HI
ESFHFO
A significant pattern change is expected Monday night through at
least Thursday as deep tropical moisture is brought north. A
combination of surface lows and troughs will bring exceptionally
moist air over the eastern end of the state beginning Monday night
and extending to all islands Tuesday. Heavy rain and thunderstorms
are possible throughout this period. Models have not converged on
d…
Hydrologic Outlook
25 1357Z to 26 1600Z
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI; Oahu in Honolulu, HI; Kauai, HI; Maui, HI
ESFHFO
A significant pattern change is expected Monday night through at
least Thursday as deep tropical moisture is brought north. A
combination of surface lows and troughs will bring exceptionally
moist air over the eastern end of the state beginning Monday night
and extending to all islands Tuesday. Heavy rain and thunderstorms
are possible throughout this period. Models have not converged on
d…
Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.
CURRENT METAR
Decoded observation
PHSF is currently VFR. Winds are from the north at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.
WIND
360° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT210
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
10°C / 6°C
50°F / 43°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.26 inHg
1024.7 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.
REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP146
sea-level pressure 1014.6 hPa
T01020063
precise temperature 10.2°C, dew point 6.3°C
RVRNO
runway visual range sensor not operating
FZRANO
freezing-rain sensor not operating
$
station needs maintenance
FAA: no delays reported at BSF.
Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.
SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE
Suggested risk level: Low
›No TAF available for this airport.
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 360° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests today sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms, high near 72F, low near 42F, 16% chance of precipitation. Key risks: high density altitude; thunderstorms in the forecast.
PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 6,712 ft (field elevation 6,190 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.
Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov
Today: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 72/42 | W 10 kt | – | 16% | Thunderstorms in the forecast |
| Monday | Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers | 73/45 | NW 12 kt | 16 kt | 42% | |
| Tuesday | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 73/48 | W 8 kt | – | 74% | |
| Wednesday | Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms | 73/48 | W 11 kt | – | 77% | |
| Thursday | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 74/46 | W 10 kt | – | 56% | |
| Friday | Scattered Rain Showers | 72/53 | W 8 kt | – | 43% | |
| Saturday | Sunny | 71/51 | W 7 kt | – | 11% |
Source: National Weather Service (office HFO). Forecast issued 1629Z.
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Visit David ClarkRUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
WIND USED
360° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 271 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
27
HEAD
1 kt
CROSS
5 kt R
09
HEAD
1 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt L
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS
Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09101°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 27281°T
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
FIELD CONDITIONS
Performance & density altitude
Density altitude
6,712 ft
Pressure altitude
5,850 ft
Field elevation
6,190 ft MSL
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.
DAYLIGHT & NIGHT
Sun & logging windows
Sunset
0351Z 5:51 PM
Sunrise
1620Z 6:20 AM
Loggable night
0414Z (6:14 PM local) → 1558Z (5:58 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0351Z (5:51 PM local) → 1620Z (6:20 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0451Z (6:51 PM local) → 1520Z (5:20 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))
FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bradshaw Army Airfield is in Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii. Field elevation 6,190 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
Manager phone808-961-6232
AttendedEXC HOL
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPHSF / BSF
SectionalHAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Center (ARTCC)HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY
Flight service (AFSS)HONOLULU
RegionHawaii
CountryUnited States
Coordinates19.7601, -155.5540
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF119.275
FREQUENCIES
Communications
126
HONOLULU CNTR
ARTC
124.7
ATIS
ATIS
126.3
CTAF
CTAF
38.3
RANGE
OPS
122.75
PMSV METRO
PMSV
25.54
HONOLULU RDO
RDO
41.5
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY
Traffic patterns
Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
Weather reference stations
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY AT 808-840-6262.
›<TPA 6900' MSL HEL & 7700' MSL ALL OTHER ACFT.
›42 HEL PARKING STALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF RWY E OF TWY.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 09/27 AND PAPI RY 09 - 121.7.
›PHONE HONOLULU C808-433-1810 EXTN 461.
›ERNEST L. JACKSON, AIRFIELD MANAGER (808) 969-2461.
›TFC PAT FOR ROTOR WING NORTH OF RWY 09/27. F/W AS DIRECTED BY ATC.
›2.9% UP SLOPE W TO E. EXTSV COPTER TFC VCNTY OF AFLD. TERRAIN RISES RAPIDLY N OF AFLD TO 13796' MSL.
›CAUTION: 7 FT LIP AT W END OF OVRN. 75 FT OF LAVA ROCK EACH SIDE OF RWY FOR DUST CTL. EXTV DUST HAZARD TO F/W ACFT ON E & W COPTER PKG RAMPS.
›NO ACFT WITH SKIDS ON FIXED WING RAMP.
›RSTD - PPR FOR FULL STOP LDG, PKG AND FOR NON-TENANT ACFT. 72 HR PPR FOR HAZ CARGO OPNS, F/W OPNS, & CODE MOVEMENT, 24 HR PPR FOR ALL TRAN ACFT; OVFT OF AMMO SUPPLY PT LCTD 3300 FT S OF AFLD IS PROH.
›ARPT IS VFR FLD FOR MIL TRAINING.
›FUEL - J8 (MIL): 24 HR PPR, 1730-0000Z MON-FRI EXC HOL, C808-969-2461.
›EXTSV HOP & F/W OPR. DUTY HRS ARE FLEX'D DURING EXER. 16/5 DUTY HRS FOR TWR OPNS & WX CHECK NOTAMS FOR CURRENT OPN HRS.
›MISC: BASE WX STATION OPEN MON-FRI 1700-0100Z EXC HOL. WX OBSERVERS VIEW OBSTRUCTED BY BUILDINGS S-SW. REMOTE WX BRIEFINGS AVBL FR 17 OWS WX SQ 24HRS AT DSN/COMM 449-8333, 2HR PRIOR NTC RQR FOR BRIEF.
›CAUTION: HI WINDS AND LO LEVEL WIND SHEAR MAY EXIST
›OVERUN AVBL FOR TKOFF RY 27 END.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD, ACFT REMAIN N OF SADDLE ROAD AND ESTAB TWO-WAY COM WITH RANGE CON PRIOR TO ENTRY R-3103.
›OVFLT OR LNDG AT KAWAIHAE DOCKS IS PROH FOR ALL MIL ACFT.
›FLT WITHIN 3/4 NM OR OVFLT BLO 7000 FT OF WAIKII RANCH 7.9 NM NW PROH.
›HI FOD POTENTIAL IN ALL AREAS OF AFLD.
›<500 X 90 OVRN BOTH ENDS RWY 9-27.
›FLT WITHIN 4900 FT OR DRCT OVFLT BLO 9000 FT OVER MAUNA KEA STATE PARK LCTD 8200 FT ESE OF AFLD IS PROH.
›FUEL- JAA/F24 - 24 HR PPR, FUEL ONLY TRAN ACFT, MIL EXER ACFT UNIT SHALL PROVIDE FUEL .
›F/W ACFT TAKEOFF AND LANDING NOT AUTHORIZED WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›LMT CRASH/FIRE FACILITY FOR SKEDD FLTS DURING AFLD OPERG HOURS..
›TRML, PLANES & MRKD TWR ON ARPT.
›CAUTION: WILDLIFE HAZ MULT UNGALATES (SHEEP/GOATS) MAY BE ON OR NEAR RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PHSF have a METAR?
Yes. PHSF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does PHSF have a TAF?
When PHSF issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PHSF?
PHSF sits at 6,190 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PHSF?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.