KSUN

VFR

FRIEDMAN MEML

HAILEY · IDAHO

Elev
5,319.5'
Longest RWY
7,550'13/31
Tower
07:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR02:47Z
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Before you fly into KSUN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
6,319.5'
MSL · field 5,319.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KSUN

Current METAR

Observed 02:47Z

KSUN 120247Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3012
Wind
210° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / -3°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,468 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
SUN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM BURKE
Address
1616 AIRPORT CIR, HAILEY ID 83333-5534

Flight service · Hours

FSS BOI
BOISE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2300

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 3 kt
RWY 13
132°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 132° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,320 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored132° / 312°7,550 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
137,550'7,550'7,550'5,850'17', road, 200' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 0
315,850'7,550'6,631'6,631'PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSUN FRIEDMAN MEML in HAILEY, IDAHO, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

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KSUN · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • MTUS TRRN; NIGHT USE & WHEN WX MARGINAL NOT RCMDD. BIRD INVOF RWY.
  • APCH RWY 31 ALG E SIDE OF VALLEY; DEP RWY 13 ALG W SIDE OF VALLEY; WITH LNDG LGT ON; OPDT.
  • LOCKED BRAKE TURNS NA.
  • SFC COND UNMNT; ARFF UNAVBL 2300-0700.
  • ACR LTD PRKG AVBL.
  • RWY LTD TO 95000 LB OR LESS MAX TKOF WT. DUAL WHEEL WITH MAX TKOF WT GTR THAN 95000 LB 48 HR PPR - AMGR.
  • APU OPS LTD TO 30 MI.
  • TWY B5 & B6 RSTD TO WINGSPAN 79 FT OR LESS; DESIGN GROUP II ONLY.
  • GA TSNT LESS THAN 40 FT WINGSPAN PRKG ON SECT 2 APN BLUE TIE DOWN SPOTS. TSNT PRKG - 208-788-9511.
  • COLD TEMP ARPT. ALT COR RQRD AT OR BLO -13C.
  • TSNT HEL OPS - 208-720-5186. ARPT OPS - 208-788-9511 FOR PRKG. DEDICATED HEL PRKG PADS NA.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ARR ANNC ON 125.6 AT 20, 15, 10, 5 MI OUT & SHORT FNA. PAEW ON RWY.
  • FUEL SVC AFT DUSK PPR - 208-788-9511.
  • PPR FOR WINGSPAN GTR THAN 100 FT.
  • ALL SFCS AVBL TO ACRS EXCP B5, B6.
  • FLY QUIET VOLUNTARY CURFEW 2300-0700L. DEPART SOUTH. ARRIVE NORTH. CTC AMGR 208-720-5186 FOR NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS.
  • HANG GLDRS, PARA GLDRS, & SKYDIVING ON & INVOF ARPT & CLASS D ASP UP TO 18000 FT MSL.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 31 OPR CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31PCR VALUE: 260/F/C/X/T
  • 13/31WHEN ATCT CLSD LND RWY 31; TKOF RWY 13; OPDT IN PAT. ATCT 275 FT E OF CNTRLN.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1317 FT RD 450 FT FM THR 250 FT LEFT; 15 FT PIPES 500 FT FM THR 180 FT RIGHT; 7 FT FENCE 550 FT FM THR 180 FT LEFT; 17 FT RD 550 FT FM THR 190 FT LEFT.
  • 13ROAD 65:1 TO DTHR; PRKD ACFT 0-225 FT L 0:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
  • AVBL 0700-2300.
  • PPR FOR SKED ACR OPS 2300-0600 - AMGR.
  • LNDG FEE GTR THAN 6000 LB.
  • OWNER208-788-5500.

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Key facts · KSUN

Answer card
ICAO
KSUN
Name
FRIEDMAN MEML
Location
HAILEY, IDAHO
Elevation
5,319.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,319.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2300
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 7,550 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Friedman Meml Airport sits in Hailey, Idaho. The field elevation is 5,319.5 ft MSL. KSUN has one runway, 13/31, which is 7,550 ft long. The control tower is open from 0700 to 2300 local. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them at (208) 788-9511 for current services and transient parking. The airport also notes a landing fee for aircraft over 6,000 lb.

This is a mountain airport. The published remarks say night use and marginal weather operations are not recommended. The field also asks pilots to fly quiet. Depart south and arrive north when practical. Use landing lights. When the tower is closed, runway 13/31 lighting is activated on CTAF. The PAPI for runway 31 runs continuously. If you are new to the airport, pay close attention to the valley routing. Approach runway 31 along the east side of the valley. Depart runway 13 along the west side of the valley. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSUN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different procedure.
What runway is longest at Friedman Meml Airport?
Runway 13/31 is the only runway. It is 7,550 ft long.
Does KSUN have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KSUN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What are the tower hours at KSUN?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2300 local time. Outside those hours, published lighting procedures apply when the tower is closed.
Which FBO is on the field at KSUN?
Atlantic Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (208) 788-9511 for current services and transient parking.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KSUN?
Yes. The published guidance says to fly quiet. Depart south, then arrive north. Contact the airport manager at 208-720-5186 for current noise abatement procedures.
Can I use runway lights at KSUN when the tower is closed?
Yes. When the tower is closed, high intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are activated using CTAF. The PAPI for runway 31 operates continuously.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into KSUN?
It is a mountain airport at 5,319.5 ft MSL. Night use and marginal weather operations are not recommended. The remarks also call out birds near the runway, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

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