Ken Jernstedt 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 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]
The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum is located at the airport.
References
- ^ TacAero
- ^ Francis, Mike (February 5, 2013). "Ace pilot, father, ex-mayor and legislator Kenneth A. Jernstedt dies at 95". The Oregonian. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
External links
- History of Ken Jernstedt Airfield
- Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for 4S2
- AirNav airport information for 4S2
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- SkyVector aeronautical chart for 4S2
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