Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN)
Medium airport · Hailey, Idaho, United States
Airport data
| Name | Friedman Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSUN |
| IATA | SUN |
| Elevation | 5,318 ft (1621 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°30'16" W 114°17'46" 43.50440, -114.29600 |
| Location | Hailey, Idaho, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,550 ft (2301 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Friedman Memorial Airport at a glance
Friedman Memorial Airport is a medium airport in Hailey, Idaho, United States, known to airline systems as SUN. The field elevation of 5,318 ft (1621 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSUN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 7,550 ft (2301 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSUN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Friedman Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport | KTWF | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Burley Municipal Airport | KBYI | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Mountain Home Air Force Base | KMUO | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Pocatello Regional Airport | KPIH | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field | KBOI | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Friedman Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,318 ft field elevation of Friedman Memorial Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Friedman Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Friedman Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Friedman Memorial Airport is KSUN, and its IATA code is SUN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Friedman Memorial Airport above sea level?
Friedman Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 5,318 feet (1621 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Friedman Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5044, -114.2960 — in Hailey, Idaho, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport, about 115 km away.
Does KSUN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSUN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Friedman Memorial Airport?
Friedman Memorial Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,550 ft (2301 m) with a ASP surface.