Medium airport · Hailey, United States
Friedman Memorial Airport
Friedman Memorial Airport, the gateway to Sun Valley, is built on land donated to the city of Hailey by Leon and Lucile Friedman in 1931 and named in memory of their father, Simon M. Its IATA code is SUN. Its ICAO code is KSUN. It has 1 runway, longest 7,550 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,318 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Hailey, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SUN |
| ICAO code | KSUN |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,550 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,318 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 43.5044° N, 114.2960° W |
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What Friedman Memorial Airport is known for
Friedman Memorial Airport, the gateway to Sun Valley, is built on land donated to the city of Hailey by Leon and Lucile Friedman in 1931 and named in memory of their father, Simon M.
History
Friedman Memorial Airport, the gateway to Sun Valley, is built on land donated to the city of Hailey by Leon and Lucile Friedman in 1931 and named in memory of their father, Simon M. Simon was a local merchant and rancher who arrived in Hailey in the 1880s and served as mayor from 1909 to 1913.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Friedman Memorial Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Craters of the Moon National Preserve · United States · 46.1 miles away
- Thousand Springs State Park · United States · 53.4 miles away
- Minidoka National Historic Site · United States · 57.1 miles away
- Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument · United States · 59.2 miles away
- Three Island Crossing State Park · United States · 64.5 miles away
- Land of the Yankee Fork State Park · United States · 67.3 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Gooding Municipal Airport
46.9 miles awayChallis Airport
70.5 miles awayJoslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport
71.3 miles awayBurley Municipal Airport
71.5 miles awayMountain Home Air Force Base
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Frequently asked questions
What is Friedman Memorial Airport?
Friedman Memorial Airport, the gateway to Sun Valley, is built on land donated to the city of Hailey by Leon and Lucile Friedman in 1931 and named in memory of their father, Simon M.
What is the airport code for Friedman Memorial Airport?
Friedman Memorial Airport — its IATA code is SUN and its ICAO code is KSUN.
Where is Friedman Memorial Airport located?
Friedman Memorial Airport serves Hailey, United States. Its coordinates are 43.5044° N, 114.2960° W.
What is the history of Friedman Memorial Airport?
Friedman Memorial Airport, the gateway to Sun Valley, is built on land donated to the city of Hailey by Leon and Lucile Friedman in 1931 and named in memory of their father, Simon M. Simon was a local merchant and rancher who arrived in Hailey in the 1880s and served as mayor from 1909 to 1913.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#21118
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedman_Memorial_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.