Friedman Memorial Airport
KSUN, Hailey, ID
14 miles to Sun Valley Resort
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (7,550 ft)
In Hailey, about 12 miles to Sun Valley and Ketchum
Friedman Memorial airport guide
Private Jet Charter to the Sun Valley Conference
The July media and technology conference in Sun Valley brings one of the densest gatherings of private jets in the country to a small mountain airport.
- Usually held
- July
- Where
- Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, ID
- Closest airport
- Friedman Memorial (SUN), 14 mi
Flying Private to the Sun Valley Conference
Friedman Memorial in Hailey is about 20 minutes from Sun Valley, but it sits in a narrow valley with limited parking, so many jets drop off guests and reposition to Twin Falls or Boise.
Only experienced crews fly into Friedman, and summer heat at about 5,300 feet reduces aircraft performance.
Staying longer? See our Sun Valley private jet guide.
Plan for Repositioning
With parking limited, expect your aircraft to drop you off and wait in Twin Falls or Boise.
Book Early
Slots and parking at Friedman are in heavy demand during conference week.
Fly Early in the Day
Cooler morning air helps performance at Friedman’s elevation.
Airports for the Sun Valley Conference
Distances are straight-line to Sun Valley Resort.
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport
KTWF, Twin Falls, ID
84 miles to Sun Valley Resort
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (8,704 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Twin Falls
Magic Valley Regional airport guideBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field
KBOI, Boise, ID
94 miles to Sun Valley Resort
- Longest runway
- 10L/28R (10,000 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Boise
Boise airport guideFlight Times to the Sun Valley Conference
Estimated one-way times and prices to Friedman Memorial (SUN), before taxes, fees and event premiums.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,048 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$42,500–$65,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 680 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,259 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,196 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,600–$19,700 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,349 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,500–$22,500 | 3 hr 25 min$18,700–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,419 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,800–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,100–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 587 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 514 mi | 1 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Sun Valley Conference Charter Questions
Which airport serves the Sun Valley conference?
Friedman Memorial (SUN) in Hailey, about 20 minutes away. Twin Falls (TWF) and Boise (BOI) are the usual alternates.
Can my jet stay in Sun Valley during the conference?
Parking is very limited that week. Many aircraft drop passengers off and reposition, then return for the departure.
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