Ken Jernstedt Airfield

Ken Jernstedt Airfield
Ken Jernstedt Airfield with Mount Adams in the background.
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Port of Hood River
Location Hood River, Oregon
Elevation AMSL 631 ft / 192.3 m
Coordinates 45°40′21.43″N 121°32′11.27″W / 45.6726194°N 121.5364639°W / 45.6726194; -121.5364639Coordinates: 45°40′21.43″N 121°32′11.27″W / 45.6726194°N 121.5364639°W / 45.6726194; -121.5364639
Website
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
7/25 3,040 927 Asphalt

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, USA. The airport is named after Kenneth Jernstedt, a former state legislator, mayor of Hood River, and World War II Flying Tigers aviator.[1]

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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