Citationjet (C525/C526) - CJ I / II / III / IV
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Communication Breakdown
ATC Issue All Types
General None Reported / Taken
Procedure; ATC Equipment / Nav Facility / Buildings; Aircraft
Upon entering the hold after a go-around from Runway 4 at HHF; it was determined that no ATC facility could be reached. The flight continued in the hold; but climbed to 10;000 FT in order to reach Albuquerque Center. Numerous attempts to reach the Center were attempted at several lower altitudes. Not until 10;000 FT was Center able to be reached. There were no known traffic problems throughout the climb as referenced through the TCAS system. The flight continued to AMA uninterrupted and landed. Identification; no event was noted by ATC but the report is filed as a deficiency of the missed approach ATC communication problem. Cause; No contact with ATC could be obtained at the missed approach altitude. Suggestions; either this approach needs an alternate missed approach procedure or different communications procedures are needed.
Civil Jet on a go around from Runway 4 at HHF experienced a loss of contact with ATC; the reporter suggesting amended communications procedures with ATC.