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Bradshaw Army Airfield (BSF)
Bradshaw Army Airfield is a military airfield at the Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island, set between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa along Saddle Road. It serves as a military gateway in the island's interior, roughly midway between Hilo and Kailua-Kona, with onward road access to both towns and the surrounding Big Island highlands.
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About Bradshaw Army Airfield
Bradshaw Army Airfield is a military airfield within the Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island, the largest U.S. Department of Defense training installation in Hawaii. Located on the high saddle between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, it primarily supports U.S. Army and joint military training rather than commercial passenger travel.
Built in the mid-1950s and dedicated in August 1957, the airfield operates a single asphalt runway of about 3,700 feet at roughly 6,190 feet of elevation. The runway serves small fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, and fog, gusty winds and the surrounding volcanic terrain can affect flight operations.
The airfield lies along Saddle Road (Hawaii Route 200), roughly 40 miles from both Hilo and Kailua-Kona. Access to the installation is restricted to authorized personnel, and the nearest commercial airports are Hilo International (ITO) and Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA).
Because it is a remote military facility, Bradshaw Army Airfield has no public passenger terminal or commercial airline services. Most civilian travelers reach the surrounding region by flying into Hilo or Kona and continuing by road.
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Bradshaw Army Airfield is a military airfield serving the Pōhakuloa Training Area and does not operate commercial passenger terminals. It has a single asphalt runway, 09/27, with a small ramp and cantonment area used primarily for military training and support flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bradshaw Army Airfield
Transfers
Arrange private ground transfers between Hilo or Kailua-Kona and the Bradshaw Army Airfield area at Pōhakuloa for authorized visitors and personnel.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel along the Saddle Road corridor and between Hilo, Kailua-Kona and nearby Big Island locations.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Hilo International or Kona International Airport for independent travel around Hawaii Island; Bradshaw Army Airfield has no public rental desk.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for authorized groups traveling between Hilo, Kailua-Kona and the Pōhakuloa Training Area.
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