Ken Jernstedt Airfield

4S2 · Hood River, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
638 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,040 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:05 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:19 AM12:19Z
Sunrise05:53 AM12:53Z
Sunset08:31 PM03:31Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:05 PM04:05Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:05 PM → 05:19 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:31 PM → 04:53 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 161°downwind 071°base 341°final 251°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
251° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
3,040 × 75 ft
TPA
1,507 ft MSL · 869 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 071°) on the 45° at 1,507 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 25
Threshold elev
597 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Tree, 50 ft, 980 ft from threshold, 140 ft R of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 23k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Hood River”
ASOS/AWOS
134.375

Taxi & takeoff

“Hood River”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.3

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LTJ 112.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LTJ · Klickitat VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r241° / 18.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
4S2
Coordinates
45.6726, -121.5360
Elevation
638 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 134.375 · ☎ 541-386-2386
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
MC MINNVILLE · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MMV
Attendance
NOV-APR ALL 0800-1700; MAY-OCT ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1945/08
Distance from city
2 S

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Aerobatic Practice — to 6638MSL · SUNRISE TO SUNSET DATES AND TIMES VIA NOTAM

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 07/25; REIL RWY 25 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Glider, Instruction, Rental, Towing
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PORT OF HOOD RIVER
1000 E. PORT MARINA DRIVE, HOOD RIVER, OR
541-386-1645
Manager
JEFF RENARD
3045 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE, THE DALLES, OR
554-288-6766
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • FREQUENT VEHICULAR TFC AER 7.
  • BLUE EXIT LGTS AT 3 TURNOFFS.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
  • HOOD RIVER ARPT IS A NOISE SENS AREA. PLS FLW THE FLY FRIENDLY SIGNS AT RWY ENDS AND AVOID LOW FLT.

Runways

  • GLDRS USE RP RWY 07/25. CROSSWINDS CAN PRODUCE EXTREME LOW LEVEL TURB & UNEXPCD WIND CURRENTS. TURF RWY AVBL IN GRASS MEDIAN NORTH OF PRIM RWY, NOT TO BE USED SIMUL WITH PAVED RWY.
  • CALM WIND RWY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 07/25; REIL RWY 25 - CTAF.

Nearby airports

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About 4S2

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (4S2) is an airport in Hood River, OR, at 638 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,040 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4S2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 4S2 have a control tower?

No. Ken Jernstedt Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 4S2?

Ken Jernstedt Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 3,040 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 4S2?

Ken Jernstedt Airfield is in Hood River, OR, at an elevation of 638 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6726, -121.5360.

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