Ken Jernstedt Airfield Explained

Ken Jernstedt Airfield
Icao:K4S2
Faa:4S2
Type:Public
Operator:Port of Hood River
Location:Hood River, Oregon
Elevation-F:631
Elevation-M:192.3
Coordinates:45.6726°N -121.5365°W
Website:http://www.portofhoodriver.com/
R1-Number:7/25
R1-Length-F:3040
R1-Length-M:927
R1-Surface:Asphalt

Ken Jernstedt Airfield 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 fixed-base operator is TacAero,[1] which also bases its tailwheel flight school there. It flies 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.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.tacaero.com TacAero
  2. News: Francis. Mike. Ace pilot, father, ex-mayor and legislator Kenneth A. Jernstedt dies at 95. June 17, 2015. The Oregonian. February 5, 2013.