Chapter 11 - Bradshaw Army Airfield (BAAF)

Question 1

GENERAL

Answer 1

BAAF consists of approximately 522 acres located at 19, 46’ N; 155, 33’ W on the island of
Hawai’i. BAAF is bounded on the north by Mauna Kea, elevation 13,796 feet, and is located between areas
6 and 10, PTA; the northern most portion of restricted area 3103. The Airfield is bordered by grids
KB-310-871, KB-312-879, KB-336-868, and KB-339-874. Airfield elevation is 6,189 feet MSL.

Question 2

APPLICABILITY

Answer 2

The USAG PTA Garrison Commander, Airfield Manager, and Air Traffic Control Chief are
responsible for all operations concerning the airfield. Procedures contained herein are applicable to all
tenant units and aircrews utilizing the airfield. All Aviators will be briefed prior to conducting flight
operations at PTA and surrounding areas:
 Only US military aircraft are authorized to utilize BAAF.
 All other civilian aircraft must have a CALP and obtain prior permission through Airfield Manager, BAAF, DPTMS, and USAG-HI.

For regulatory purposes, airspace management procedures are divided between Bradshaw Army
Airfield (BAAF), Training Area Gold, and the Pohakuloa Training Area Restricted Area 3103 (Tactical
Training Areas).

Bradshaw Army Airfield Class D Airspace is defined as that airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 8,700 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) within a 4.3 Nautical Mile (NM) radius of
Bradshaw AAF.

When Restricted Area 3103 (R-3103) is active, Bradshaw Tower retains control of its Class D, and Training Areas Gold (N & S).

Question 3

LOCAL AREA

Answer 3

The local flying area encompassing the entire Island of Hawai’i.

A map showing the boundaries of the Pohakuloa Training Area local flying areas are posted in BAAF
Operations.

Question 4

HOURS OF OPERATION

Answer 4

BAAF is attended weekdays in accordance with the DoD FLIP or NOTAMs to include BAAF
Operations, ATC facility, and United States Air Force (USAF) weather station. BAAF is normally unattended
weekends and holidays.

Request for extended hours of BAAF Operations and/or ATC Tower shall be submitted in writing to the ATC Tower Chief at least 14 calendar days in advance by telephone (808-969-2462/2461) or
forrest.b.doll.civ@army.mil.

The Tower Chief will coordinate with BAAF Ops, Air Traffic Services, and USAF weather support
when extending or changing BAAF operational hours.

Requests which are received less than the prescribed lead times will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Every effort will be made to support all requests within the operating capabilities of BAAF.

Question 5

RESTRICTIONS

Answer 5

Tactical ATC may operate within the limits specified in a letter of agreement and approval from the
ATC Tower Chief. The following activities are prohibited without prior coordination with the airfield
manager:

 Bivouacking
 Weapons firing.
 Maneuvering and training ground forces.
 Artillery sling load operations involving live ammunition
 Physical Training (PT) within the airfield perimeter

Question 6

COMMUNICATIONS

Answer 6

Question 7

RUNWAY

Answer 7

Runway 9/27 is a lighted asphalt surface, 3,696 ft. by 90 feet, with a 500-foot overrun on each end.

Question 8

AIRFIELD LIGHTING

Answer 8

Runway lighting is pilot controlled after normal operating hours.

Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) on the approach end of Runway 09.

Standard (military airfield), rotating beacon is located east of the tower.

Obstructions are marked by standard red obstruction lights.

Question 9

BUILDINGS

Answer 9

BAAF Operations (T-302) (COMM: 808-969-2461/2462)
 Airfield Operations/Dispatch.
 Flight Planning Room.
 USAF Weather provided by the Air Force 1st Weather Squadron, Detachment 2.

MEDEVAC Aircraft Billets (T-303)

BAAF Tower (T-363)

Question 10

CRASH, FIRE, RESCUE (CFR)

Answer 10

BAAF Fire Station provides 24-hour service, 7 days per week. Equipment includes two 3000E1 ARFF with 420 gallons of AFFF foaming capability and 3000 gallons of water.

Question 11

AMBULANCE

Answer 11

Primary ambulance support is provided by U.S. Army Fire Department.

Question 12

MEDEVAC

Answer 12

Requests from units on Pohakuloa Training Area will be made through Range Support.at 808-969-
2455 or frequencies 38.30 (P) (GROUND) FM:49.70 (A) (AIR).

Question 13

WEATHER MINIMUMS

Answer 13

Day 500 feet ceiling 1/2-mile vis

Night 500 feet ceiling 2-mile vis

NVD 500 feet ceiling 2-mile vis

Uncontrolled Airspace (R-3103 outside of BAAF Class D)

Day (1, 3) 500 feet ceiling 1/2-mile vis

Night 1,000 feet ceiling 3-mile
vis
NVD (2, 3) 1,000 feet ceiling 3-mile vis

1. Battalion/Squadron (first O-5 in chain of command) or HIARNG Operations Officer (HIARNG only) may waive DAY
   minimums to 1/2-mile visibility and clear of clouds.
2. Battalion/Squadron (first O-5 in chain of command) or HIARNG Operations Officer (HIARNG only) may waive NVD
   minimums to no lower than 500 feet ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
3. The aircraft must have all the required equipment for IMC flight listed in AR 95-1, table 5-2. This approval must be annotated in the remarks section of the aircrew mission briefing.

Question 14

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

Answer 14

Aircrews are highly encouraged to utilze the PTA Preferred Routing in accorance with chapter 3 for
the purpose of noise abatement.

Question 15

BAAF VFR/SVFR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ROUTES

Answer 15

The following checkpoints are designated for arrival and departure from BAAF during VFR and
SVFR:

ACP 1 (West side of R-3103) 05Q KB 24234 91461

ACP 7 (Daniel K. Inouye HWY) 05Q KB 21392 90486

ACP 6 (East side of R-3103)

Question 16

BAAF VFR/SVFR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ROUTES

Answer 16

The following routes are designated for arrival or departure from BAAF during VFR and SVFR. Aircraft are required to follow rules of the road on two-way traffic routes, unless otherwise required by ATC.
Altitudes are mandatory unless weather/ATC dictates lower altitudes. Advise ATC if a lower altitude is required due to weather.

NOTE: In coordination with HCF, Bradshaw Tower will separate Special VFR aircraft arrivals and departures by holding aircraft clear of Class D airspace until the required separation is
provided.

Question 17

INBOUND ROUTES

Answer 17

Blue Corridor
Arrivals shall proceed from ACP 1, follow direct to ACP 2 then proceed direct to BAAF. Aircraft will attain 6900 MSL NLT ACP Blue 1.

Big “O” Route
Helicopters will depart Big “O” and then proceed via Blue route to BAAF or as directed by ATC.

Bravo Route
11-31. Aircraft will arrive at ACP Red 3 at 6600’ MSL, follow Bravo Route North, direct to BAAF traffic
pattern.

Question 18

OUTBOUND ROUTES

Answer 18

Blue 1 Route (Westbound)
11-32. Helicopters will depart BAAF direct to ACP Blue 3, then via “old Saddle Road” to ACP Blue 1. Aircraft will attain 6900’ MSL NLT ACP Blue 2. If enroute to R3103, aircraft will then be routed by ATC.

Blue 6 Route (Eastbound)
11-33. Helicopters will depart BAAF and proceed via right downwind departure to ACP Blue 5 then via Blue route to ACP Blue 6.

Question 19

VFR ARRIVAL WITH NO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WITH BAAF TOWER

Answer 19

Aircraft that arrive at BAAF with no communications or suspect that the tower is unmanned shall
proceed as follows:

 Make radio calls on tower/CTAF frequency for–
 Entering the BAAF surface area, with intentions.
 Entering the downwind leg and turning each pattern segment. Remain clear of the range area.
 Enter standard traffic from the North side of the airfield on downwind at 6,900 feet MSL.
 Turn on landing/search lights prior to entering downwind.
 Prior to the mid-field point, perform the following minimum items:
 Determine if there is other airfield traffic.
 Determine wind direction.
 Watch for light gun signals from the Tower.
 Enter the appropriate traffic from the mid-field position (use north traffic pattern if R3103 is
active).

Question 20

INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES

Answer 20

Requests for instrument departure in VFR conditions will be approved on a “case by case” basis when the range area is active.

Question 21

Practice IMC Approaches under VFR Conditions

Answer 21

Due to the proximity of BAAF to the range area, all practice instrument approaches in VFR
conditions will be terminated at or prior to the final approach fix (FAF).

Continuation of the approach beyond the FAF is not authorized without clearance from BAAF Tower, and confirmation of a weapons cease-fire in the range area.

Question 22

TRAFFIC PATTERNS

Answer 22

BAAF’s Class D Airspace is 4.7 statute miles from the geographical center of the airfield, extending from the surface up to 8,700 feet MSL. Entry into the traffic pattern for landing will be as directed by ATC.

Rotary wing traffic patterns will be flown 1 NM from centerline, F/W traffic patterns will be flown as needed from runway centerline. All aircraft operating to, from, thru, on, or in the vicinity of BAAF will
utilize Tower/CTAF VHF 126.3 as the primary frequency, UHF 236.6 alternate.

Traffic pattern altitudes are:
 Fixed Wing: 7,700 feet MSL or as directed by ATC.
 Rotary Wing: 6,900 feet MSL or as directed by ATC.

Question 23

TAXI PROCEDURES

Answer 23

Except for brownout conditions due to blowing dust or emergencies, hover-taxi speed will not
exceed the speed of a brisk walk (approximately 5 mph).

BAAF Tower will only approve air taxi if no other air traffic conflicts exist. Pilots will ensure the
aircraft remains below 100 feet AGL.

FW will follow taxiway marking lines. Pilots are responsible for ensuring adequate lateral clearance
to obstacles. Use taxi speed not to exceed 15 mph.

Question 24

NIGHT OPERATIONS

Answer 24

FW night operations are authorized for C-130 and C-17-night assault landings. For all FW Goggle
landings, units will provide IR lighting systems.

All departures and approaches will be from the runway when the Tower is not operational.

Units will assess the ambient light conditions and provide lighting, as necessary.

All material and equipment used to light the landing area on the runway will be removed immediately after the completion of night/NVD Operations.

Question 25

IGHT VISION GOGGLE OPERATIONS

Answer 25

Landings and takeoffs will be to and from the runway.

Formation flight in closed traffic is prohibited.

Anti-collision light will be operational for single aircraft operations. Trail aircraft’s anti-collision light will be operational for multi-aircraft flight operations.

No extended sling system operations

Question 26

MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHTS (MTF)

Answer 26

File maintenance test flights with BAAF Operations over either the radio or telephonically (808-
969-2457/2462).

When filing MTF plans the MTP/PC will provide call sign, tail number, aircraft type, ETD, ETE, destination, unit, name, fuel, and number of personnel on board.

Question 27

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TRAINING (EPT)

Answer 27

EPT is authorized only when:

 BAAF Tower is open. When tower is closed crews will coordinate with Range Control for immediate response in the event of actual emergency.

 Crash Fire Rescue personnel and equipment are positioned on the airfield. This can be coordinated directly with the fire station if required when tower is closed.

 Airfield is VFR.

Question 28

COMMUNICATIONS DURING AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES

Answer 28

Aircraft experiencing an emergency will contact BAAF Tower. Tower personnel will activate the primary crash alarm system. When the Tower is closed aircraft will contact Range Control. PTA Range Control will activate the primary crash alarm system. The PC will provide the following information, if/when
time permits:

 Aircraft identification and type.
 Present location and heading.
 Nature of emergency.
 Number of personnel on board.
 Fuel remaining in time.
 Pilot’s intentions.

The PTA Crash Channel on the hand-held radios will be the primary channel of communications for
all aviation incidents/accidents that are responded to by agencies from PTA.

Question 29

DSHAW / PTA IIMC PROCEDURES

Answer 29

This section provides a standard recovery procedure for aircraft encountering IIMC while conducting terrain flight at PTA. If Instrument Meteorological Condition (IMC) is entered, do not attempt to return to Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). Execute the IIMC procedures IAW Aircrew Training Manual (ATM).

After transition to instrument flight proceed as follows:

 Set transponder to emergency, initiate a climb to 9,500 feet MSL, turn away from obstacles,
remain within the boundaries of R-3103 and proceed to the Bradshaw NDB (BSF) and hold south
on a bearing of 170, left turns, one-minute legs maintaining 9,500 feet MSL.
 Contact BAAF Tower for clearance. If unable, contact HCF.
 If unable to establish communications after holding 15 minutes broadcast in the blind on emergency frequencies stating situation (IIMC), position, heading, altitude, and intentions.
Aircraft / Air Traffic Control limitations may warrant deviation from these procedures.

Question 30

DSHAW / PTA IIMC PROCEDURES NOTE

Answer 30

Separation from Honolulu Center controlled traffic will not be provided outside of R-
3103 unless radio contact can be established. Keahole, Kailua Kona is the primary recovery airfield.

Question 31

PARKING

Answer 31

Due to the limited parking area for RW aircraft at BAAF the following parking procedures will be
utilized. Parking aircraft in other than designated parking areas (pads) is prohibited. Use of the asphalt apron adjacent to BAAF Operations by RW aircraft is prohibited without the prior approval of the Airfield Manager.

Avoid mixing different types of aircraft on the parking rows when possible. If different types of aircraft must be parked on the same parking row, use the following spacing:

 Unit aviation safety officers (ASO) will determine appropriate parking separation.
 The AH-64, CH-47, and CH-53 aircraft will utilize Alpha or Bravo pads. All UH-60, AH-1 and UH-1 aircraft will park on the Charlie Row.

Question 32

PARKING ROWS

Answer 32

On Charlie (C) parking rows
 UH-60 and cargo-type helicopters.
 UH-1 and AH-1 helicopters.
 On Alpha (A) or Bravo (B) parking rows: CH-47, CH-53, AH-64 and V-22.

Question 33

PASSENGER PICK UP AND DROP OFF

Answer 33

Passenger pick-up and drop-off will be from the aircraft parking areas and not from the runway, taxiway, or landing pads unless coordinated with BAAF Operations and BAAF Tower.

The passenger waiting area is the covered area between building T-302 and T-302A. The use of the runway, taxiway, or aircraft parking areas as a waiting area is prohibited.

Helicopters may drop off and pick up passengers or cargo on the apron adjacent to BAAF Operations with prior approval from the Airfield Manager.

Question 34

DEFUELING / REFUELING PROCEDURES

Answer 34

The following applies to all refueling operations (hot or cold) on BAAF:

 Refuel and defuel operations will be conducted IAW FM 10-67-1.
 The Airfield Safety Manager may spot-check for regulatory compliance of refueling or defueling procedures.
 Units will notify airfield operations prior to commencing and terminating rapid refuel operations.
 Aircraft will contact Ground Control for taxi into/out the refueling area when set up on the airfield.
 Conduct all aircraft defueling operations outdoors in designated areas on BAAF. Before defueling begins, the BAAF Fire Department will inspect it. Contact number is 808-969-2448.
 For power defueling, designated defueling areas are any parking pads on the flight line. For gravity
defueling greater than five gallons, designated defueling areas.

The FED Fire Officer in Charge, or appointed fire crew member, will inspect the defuel area prior to operations to assure proper grounding, bonding, and safe operation to include the following:
 Fuel truck will be parked in a direction providing a clear and open escape route in the event of an emergency.
 Fuel truck must be grounded to an approved grounding point.
 Aircraft must be bonded to the fuel truck.
 Aircraft must be grounded to an approved grounding point.
 The defueling tube must be bonded to the aircraft.
 When the Fire Officer in Charge deems defueling safe, the truck may return to the station.
 Units conducting defueling operations will notify airfield operations prior to commencing and terminating defuel operations.

Question 35

DEFUELING / REFUELING PROCEDURES NOTE

Answer 35

Greater potential for spills exist during gravity defueling and spills greater than five
gallons trigger HAZMAT response

Question 36

TOWING AIRCRAFT

Answer 36

All personnel operating any vehicle being used for towing aircraft must have in their possession proof of current BAAF Flight Line Driver’s Certification.

Aircraft being towed will have ground guides IAW Unit Safety SOP and not be moved faster than walking speed.

Radio contact shall be established and maintained with Bradshaw Tower (or BAAF Operations when
tower is not operational), when conducting towing operations and there is a need for clearance to cross, or
enter a taxi lane, taxiway, or runway 09/27.

When radio communications cannot be established, the supervisor of the towing operation will call BAAF Operations at 808-969-2462/2461. BAAF Operations personnel will escort the towing operation.