Bradshaw Army Airfield frequencies
Bradshaw Army Airfield (BSF · PHSF) in Waimea (Kamuela), HI is a towered field, staffed 1715-0100Z MON-FRI. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it, from the first call to the handoff on climb out. · Open on the map
All of Bradshaw Army Airfield — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the PHSF tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1715-0100Z MON-FRI. Outside those hours Bradshaw Army Airfield has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.275, and separation from other traffic is yours, not a controller's. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.
Runway lighting is often pilot controlled once the tower closes — check the PHSF airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Bradshaw
- ATIS 124.7
- A recorded loop of the field's weather, active runway and any notices, updated hourly or whenever conditions change. Listen before your first call, and tell the controller which letter you have so they do not read it to you again.
Taxi & takeoff Bradshaw
- Ground 121.7
- Ground control owns every taxiway and inactive runway on the field. Call for taxi with your position and destination on the field. You need an explicit clearance to cross any runway, including one that is not in use.
- Tower 119.275, 41.5
- Tower owns the active runways and the surrounding surface area. Call before entering the surface area inbound, and hold short until you are cleared to take off or to cross.
Also
- CTAF 119.275
- The common frequency pilots use to announce themselves to each other at a field with no operating control tower. Nobody is controlling traffic — you are self announcing. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern, and listen well before you transmit.
- Flight service 118.45 (LOW/HIGH)
- Flight Service handles briefings, flight plans and en route advisories, reached here through a remote outlet. Open and close VFR flight plans, and get updated weather in the air. 1-800-WX-BRIEF reaches the same specialists from the ground.
By procedure & sector (10 more)
| 38.3 | RANGE CTL |
|---|---|
| 121.65 | VFR ADZY (PMSV) |
| 122.75 | PMSV METRO |
| 141.05 | RANGE CTL |
| 226.675 | GND/P |
| 236.6 | LCL/P |
| 239.5 | FLT FLW (LIGHTNING AIC) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 278.3 | MOUNT HALEAKALA RCAG (LOW/HIGH) |
| 293.225 | ATIS |
Every PHSF frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 124.7 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.7 |
| Tower | 119.275, 41.5 |
| CTAF | 119.275 |
| Flight service | 118.45 (LOW/HIGH) |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at PHSF?
Bradshaw Army Airfield tower is 119.275, 41.5, calling "Bradshaw Tower". The tower is staffed 1715-0100Z MON-FRI.
What frequency do I use at PHSF when the tower is closed?
Outside 1715-0100Z MON-FRI, Bradshaw Army Airfield has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.275 as the CTAF and report your position and intentions — there is nobody to clear you, so separation is yours.
What is the ground frequency at PHSF?
Ground control at Bradshaw Army Airfield is 121.7. You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the ATIS frequency at PHSF?
ATIS at Bradshaw Army Airfield is 124.7. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
More about PHSF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.