Ken Jernstedt Airfield

Ken Jernsted Airfield (FAA LID: 4S2), is a public airport located two miles (3.2 km) south of the city of Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon, United States. The FBO is operated by TacAero who also base their tailwheel flight school there. They fly a large fleet of Piper J3 Cubs and Super Cubs and are a big attraction for tourists wanting a scenic flight around the city and Mount Hood. The airport is named after Kenneth Jernstedt, a former state legislator, mayor of Hood River, and World War II Flying Tigers aviator.[1]

Ken Jernstedt Airfield
Ken Jernstedt Airfield, with Mount Adams in the background
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorPort of Hood River
LocationHood River, Oregon
Elevation AMSL631 ft / 192.3 m
Coordinates45°40′21.43″N 121°32′11.27″W
Website
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
7/25 3,040 927 Asphalt

References

  1. Francis, Mike (February 5, 2013). "Ace pilot, father, ex-mayor and legislator Kenneth A. Jernstedt dies at 95". The Oregonian. Retrieved June 17, 2015.


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