Friedman Memorial Airport

SUN KSUN Hailey, Idaho Elevation: 5,318 ft

Friedman Memorial Airport is the premier private aviation gateway to Sun Valley, one of America's most exclusive ski and summer resort destinations. Located in Hailey, 12 miles south of Sun Valley and Ketchum, SUN offers a single 7,550-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with careful weight and operational planning. The airport serves the Sun Valley Resort, the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference (the annual gathering of tech, media, and finance billionaires), and countless celebrity vacation homes. Strict noise abatement and operational restrictions apply. Estimated charter rates to Sun Valley via SUN: light jets from $4,500 per hour, mid-size jets from $6,000 per hour, heavy jets from $9,500 per hour.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

The Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in early July is the single most exclusive private aviation event in the world, bringing billionaires including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Oprah to Sun Valley for a week. Book months in advance. Sun Valley's strict noise rules and high elevation (5,316 feet) require pilots qualified for the airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Sun Valley?

Sun Valley's 7,550-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning, but the high elevation (5,316 feet) and mountain terrain require pilots specifically qualified for SUN operations. Some ultra-long-range aircraft may face significant restrictions.

When is Sun Valley Airport busiest?

The Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in early July is the single busiest week, drawing billionaire executives from around the world. Winter ski season (December through March) with Christmas and Presidents Day weekends also brings heavy traffic.

How far is Friedman Memorial from Sun Valley?

Friedman Memorial Airport is approximately 12 miles south of Sun Valley Resort, typically a 20-minute drive. It's the closest jet-capable airport to the Sun Valley ski slopes and Ketchum's luxury hotels.