EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018
Posting Date: December 01/02/2018
The 2018 Ken Jernstedt Airfield T-Hangar Lease Rate schedule is now available for download here.
Please note, payment terms have changed:
Annual Tenants must make payment in full within 90 days of the billing date identified on the statement. A $35 late fee applies to any payment made after 90 days of the billing date identified on the statement. Tenants who have not made full payment within 120 days of the billing date identified on the statement will be considered in default of the T-hangar Lease Agreement.
Port responds to Airport growth with neighborhood meetings
From the Fall 2017 Port Newsletter
The Port of Hood River and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) TacAreo co-hosted two public meetings recently at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) to address increases in activity at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield and share details on planned multi-phased airport improvement projects.
The first meeting, held on June 22, was a listening session that allowed community members to voice concerns about operations and development at the airport. A noise increase has been noticeable among neighbors as operations escalate, and the Port and airport have received numerous complaints. The meeting, publicized to airport neighbors, had over 80 attendants. Public comment centered primarily on noise increases, safety concerns related to low-flying aircraft, and Orchard Road pedestrian access.
On August 31, the Port held a follow-up public meeting to provide operational, regulatory, and development information as well as details on operational changes made in response to public concerns. A panel of experts from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Oregon Department of Aviation (ODA) and local pilots provided information to around 90 attendees on FAA regulations affecting air traffic patterns and implementation of a “Fly Friendly” program for pilots.
TacAero has made significant changes to their operations including the Fly Friendly program, which recommends pilots fly at certain elevations and keep throttles as low as possible. Additional suggestions were relayed at the meeting that the Port and TacAero will consider. Airport Advisory Committee President Dayle Harris suggested the Port have until March to formulate, present to the public, and seek approval on additional measures to improve neighborly operations at the airport and help reduce noise.
Anticipated airport development is expected to take place over the next five years and includes:
2017
Improvements to safety on the south ramp and taxiways
2018
Construction of a new south ramp hangar by TacAero
Completion of an Environmental Assessment for the north airport improvements
Design completion of the north airport improvements
Beginning site work for north airport improvements
2019
Completion of north area site work
Design and approval of new FBO building and maintenance hangar on airport’s north side
Construction on new FBO and maintenance hangar
Design north apron and taxiway paving and painting
Hood River News: Port holds airport meeting on Thursday
This article by Patrick Mulvihill, originally published Wednesday, August 30, provides details of the upcoming public meeting focused on airport operations and development at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield.
Read the full article here.
Airport Operations and Development Public Meeting #2
The second public meeting addressing operations and development at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield will take place on Thursday, August 31, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at W.A.A.A.M. This meeting is a follow up to the first public meeting that took place on June 22, 2017. Minutes and materials from that meeting are available here.
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
August 31, 2017 6:00 p.m.
W.A.A.A.M.
Overview of public input
Actions taken
Airport basics
Regulations
Operations
Economic Impacts
Development
Agenda order is subject to change.
For more information, contact Anne Medenbach via email to: amedenbach@portofhoodriver.com.
June 22, 2017 Public Meeting: Ken Jernstedt Airfield Operations & Development
On June 22, 2017, the Port of Hood River held a public meeting at the W.A.A.A.M. museum to hear public comment on increased operations at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield, and to provide information on upcoming development projects.
After an introduction from Port Development and Property Manager Anne Medenbach and TacAero VP Jeremy Young, attendees were welcomed to speak and ask questions.
Attendees asked questions focused on the reasons air traffic was concentrated on the south side of the airport versus the north side; why pilots weren’t adhering to “Fly Friendly” practices over Schull Drive and why they fly so low over houses; whether there were plans for a new restaurant or B&B facilities at the airport; whether new hangars would be located in orchard land; and anticipated operational changes in 5, 10, years and beyond.
Attendees provided comments on touch and go flights for pilot training and the schedules of the trainings; a request for the staff presentation to be made available in text form, including flight logs; stating the need for a standardized flight path, noting that aircraft have crashed nearby; residents living near Nobi’s Gas Station stating that aircraft buzz their house; and comment on a bike/pedestrian path to Orchard Road.
Attendees expressed concerns about any future jet traffic; timing of operations being too early in the day; glider tow plane take off noise being too loud; helicopters flying too low during special events; TacAero planes are noisier than other aircraft; light pollution; requested for clarification on traffic access to the north side, and whether all traffic could be routed through Air Museum Road; whether the Port coordinates with the County on Tucker Road improvement plans and requests for a bike path on Tucker Road; vehicles speeding on Airport Drive; several comments about the disconnect of Orchard Road, urging reconnecting Orchard Road and an automatic gate on the east side of the airport for the Benton Property; and whether glider operations will be expanding and how to mitigate the noise of the glider tow aircraft. Attendees also expressed support for the STEM programs at the airport and general support for aviation industry.
A second public meeting is planned for August to provide answers to questions and propose solutions. Date and time are still to be determined, but public notice will be issued ahead of the meeting.
The Airport Layout Plan is available to view and download here.
The informational presentation given by staff at the meeting is available to view and download here.
For more information, contact Anne Medenbach via email to amedenbach@portofhoodriver.com.
