4S2

VFR

KEN JERNSTEDT AIRFIELD

HOOD RIVER · OREGON

Elev
638'
Longest RWY
3,040'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4S2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,507'
MSL · field 638' + 869 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 4S2

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

K4S2 272235Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM OVC100 14/03 A3000 RMK AO2
Wind
260° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
572 ft
Ceiling
10,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM S
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
Pattern altitude
869 ft AGL · 1,507 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF RENARD
Address
3045 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE, THE DALLES OR 97058

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV
MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-APR · 0800-1700
  • MAY-OCT · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 4 kt
RWY 25
251°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 251° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,507 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored71° / 251°3,040 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0786', tree, 1514' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 15
2550', tree, 980' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 15

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Hood River Airport is a noise sensitive area. Follow the Fly Friendly signs at runway ends and avoid low flight.Show FAA
  • Frequent vehicular traffic is present near area 7.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • Blue exit lights are installed at three turnoffs.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 07/25; runway end identifier lights are on runway 25 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25Gliders use the right pattern on runway 07/25. Crosswinds can produce extreme low-level turbulence and unexpected wind currents. A turf runway is available in the grass median north of the primary runway and is not to be used simultaneously with the paved runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25Runway 25 is a calm wind runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 4S2

Answer card
ICAO
4S2
Name
KEN JERNSTEDT AIRFIELD
Location
HOOD RIVER, OREGON
Elevation
638 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,507 ft MSL (869 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,040 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Ken Jernstedt Airfield sits in Hood River, Oregon. The field elevation is 638 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25, which is 3,040 ft long and paved with asphalt. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 869 ft AGL. That is 1,507 ft MSL. Gliders use the right pattern on runway 07/25. Runway 25 is the calm wind runway. The published remarks also call this a noise sensitive area. Follow the Fly Friendly signs at the runway ends and avoid low flight over the airport. Crosswinds can bring strong low-level turbulence and wind shifts here, so plan your arrival with that in mind.

Hood Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL. The airport also has medium intensity runway lights on 07/25. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 25 and are controlled by CTAF. A turf runway exists in the grass median north of the paved runway. Do not use it at the same time as the paved runway. Clearance delivery is handled through Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694 when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 4S2?
Pattern altitude is 869 ft AGL. That is 1,507 ft MSL.
Does Ken Jernstedt Airfield have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 4S2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and your approach briefing source before you go.
Is 4S2 towered or non-towered?
4S2 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at 4S2?
Runway 25 is the calm wind runway. The paved runway is 07/25 and it is 3,040 ft long.
What should I know about traffic pattern use at 4S2?
Gliders use the right pattern on runway 07/25. Expect mixed traffic and brief carefully on pattern entry and spacing.
Are there any operational cautions at Hood River?
Yes. The field is a noise sensitive area. Follow the Fly Friendly signs at the runway ends. Crosswinds can produce extreme low-level turbulence and unexpected wind currents.
Which FBO is on the field at 4S2?
Hood Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (541) 386-1133 for current service details before arrival.
Can I use the turf runway at 4S2?
A turf runway is available in the grass median north of the paved runway. It is not to be used simultaneously with the paved runway.

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