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Friedman Memorial Airport

Hailey, United States

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Friedman Memorial Airport

Hailey, United States
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Gateway to Sun Valley's world-class ski and resort area.

Opened
1938
Location
Hailey, United States
Friedman Memorial Airport (IATA: SUN, ICAO: KSUN) is a public airport located in Hailey, Idaho, serving the Sun Valley and Wood River Valley resort community. It sits at an elevation of approximately 5,318 feet above sea level in a high-altitude valley, which presents unique operational challenges for aircraft performance. The airport is owned and operated by Blaine County and serves as the primary commercial air gateway for visitors to the Sun Valley ski resort and surrounding recreational areas. Seasonal demand peaks significantly during winter ski season and summer outdoor recreation periods. The facility underwent significant runway improvements and infrastructure upgrades in recent years to accommodate larger regional jet aircraft and improve safety margins, given the challenging terrain and high-altitude environment surrounding the airport.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling all commercial and general aviation passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services connecting Hailey to the Sun Valley and Ketchum resort areas approximately 12 miles to the north.
Airlines here
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines provide scheduled commercial service to Friedman Memorial Airport, with seasonal routes to hubs including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Doris and Jack Friedman, longtime supporters of the Sun Valley community.
  • ›Elevation of approximately 5,318 feet MSL creates performance challenges for aircraft, especially in summer heat.
  • ›The airport is surrounded by mountainous terrain, requiring instrument approach procedures adapted for the valley environment.
  • ›Runway 13/31 was extended and improved as part of a major safety enhancement project.
  • ›The airport experiences significant seasonal traffic spikes tied to Sun Valley Resort's ski and summer seasons.
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Friedman Memorial Airport
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Friedman Memorial Airport is a city-owned public-use airport in the northwest United States, located one nautical mile (2 km) southeast of the central business district of Hailey, the county seat of Blaine County, Idaho. The airport is operated by the Friedman Memorial Airport Authority under a joint powers agreement between the city of Hailey and Blaine County. It serves the resort communities of Sun Valley and Ketchum, and the surrounding areas in the Wood River Valley.

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