Friedman Memorial Airport
KSUN, Hailey, ID
- 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 Sun Valley
Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey is about 20 minutes from Sun Valley and Ketchum and is one of the most demanding mountain airports in the West.
- Main airport
- SUN / KSUN
- Elevation
- 5,318 ft
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (7,550 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Sun Valley
Friedman sits in a narrow valley, with special approach procedures and limits on aircraft size. Boise is about three hours away by car.
Ski season and summer are both busy, and July brings a famous media and technology conference.
Planning a trip? See our private jet ski trips guide.
Sun Valley Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field
KBOI, Boise, ID
- Longest runway
- 10L/28R (10,000 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Boise
Boise airport guideJoslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport
KTWF, Twin Falls, ID
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (8,704 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Twin Falls
Magic Valley Regional airport guideBefore You Book Sun Valley
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Mountain Airport
Only certain operators and aircraft can use Friedman; we arrange crews experienced there.
Weather
Winter storms can close the airport; Twin Falls or Boise are alternates.
Hailey
Friedman Memorial Airport is in Hailey, a few minutes from downtown and about 20 minutes from Sun Valley and Ketchum.
When Demand Peaks in Sun Valley
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to March
- Ski season on Bald Mountain.
- July
- The Sun Valley conference brings heavy private traffic.
- Summer
- Hiking, fly fishing and golf.
Flight Times and Prices to Sun Valley
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SUN for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Route Guides
Private Jet San Francisco to Sun Valley
SFOSan Francisco
SUNSun Valley
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 5 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr 45 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Best Aircraft for Sun Valley
Light and midsize jets suit Friedman; super-midsize jets fly from the East Coast with some restrictions.
Sun Valley Private Jet Questions
Which airport serves Sun Valley?
Friedman Memorial (SUN) in Hailey, about 20 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Sun Valley?
About 1 hr 35 min in a light jet.
Which airport is in Hailey?
Friedman Memorial (SUN), a few minutes from downtown.
