Friedman Memorial Airport

KSUN / SUN

Hailey, US

Last Updated
Apr 23, 17:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
17:47Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSUN 231747Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2994

Weather Briefing

VFR

Friedman Memorial Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSUN 231747Z 2318/2424 32015KT P6SM SCT040 FM240000 31015G25KT P6SM SCT050 FM240300 32008KT P6SM SCT050 FM241700 15010KT P6SM SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM240000
+6h
VFR 310° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM240300
+9h
VFR 320° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SUN
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 7,550 ft 100 ft ASP 145°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
145° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSUN

8,410 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.8%
MVFR
7%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
1.5%

Friedman Memorial Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 147 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 147 kt
Calm Winds: 11.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.3%
NE
0.3%
E
1.2%
SE
13.6%
S
4.2%
SW
2.1%
W
5.3%
NW
56.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.4°C
Range: -12°C to 26°C
-12°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 13 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,410 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Friedman Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSUN
IATA Code: SUN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,318 ft MSL

Location

City: Hailey
Country: US
Latitude: 43.504398°
Longitude: -114.295998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 7,550 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Friedman Memorial Airport

Overview

Friedman Memorial Airport serves the Sun Valley region in Hailey, Idaho, situated at a high elevation of 5,318 feet MSL. As a medium airport located in central Idaho, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for a mountainous region with significant seasonal variations in weather and terrain conditions.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 88.2% of the time, with predominantly northwest winds averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature ranges from -12°C to 26°C create diverse flying environments, with September, October, and November offering the most consistent VFR conditions based on historical meteorological data.

Notable Features

The single runway 13/31 extends 7,550 feet with an asphalt surface and offers 100% favorable wind alignment. The airport's high elevation and mountain proximity create complex local wind patterns, with recorded wind gusts up to 80 knots and calm conditions occurring 13.7% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates minimal average crosswind at 1.4 knots, providing relatively straightforward landing conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather changes given the 9.7 SM average visibility and occasional periods of reduced visibility, with fog present in 1.2% of observations and visibility below 3 SM in 0.6% of recorded events.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.