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SUN Friedman Memorial Airport
Friedman Memorial Airport (IATA: SUN, ICAO:KSUN) is located in the the city of Hailey, United states.

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IATA Code

SUN

ICAO Code

KSUN

Name

Friedman Memorial Airport

Type

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Hailey

Latitude

43.5037790

Longitude

-114.2955530

Time Zone

UTC-07:00

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Airport Overview

Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN)

Friedman Memorial Airport is a regional airport serving Hailey, Sun Valley and the surrounding communities of central Idaho, United States. It is positioned primarily as a scheduled passenger and regional access airport rather than a large-scale international cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates whether the shipment should move through a larger U.S. gateway before being transferred by road or by a connecting domestic service. The airport’s mountain-region location, seasonal travel demand and limited local cargo infrastructure make advance confirmation essential for freight acceptance, aircraft space, ground handling and collection arrangements. The airport is located at approximately 43.503779, -114.295553 and operates on UTC−07:00, subject to applicable daylight-saving changes.

IATA / ICAO	SUN / KSUN
Country / City	United States / Hailey, Idaho
Airport address	Hailey / Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
Operational profile	Regional airport with cargo handled according to confirmed carrier, handler and regulatory arrangements

Key Highlights

What Freight Forwarders Should Assess First

Regional rather than hub cargo functionLocal uplift and cargo acceptance should be treated as subject to prior confirmation, not as equivalent to a major U.S. cargo gateway.

Gateway planning is often decisiveInternational shipments may be more practical through a suitable U.S. gateway, followed by domestic air or road delivery to the Sun Valley area.

Mountain-region operating factorsWeather, terrain, aircraft performance, seasonal demand and road conditions can affect uplift and final delivery planning.

Time-critical cargo needs contingency capacityOur team recommends reserving schedule flexibility and a gateway alternative for urgent, valuable or temperature-sensitive shipments.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning and Handling Scope

Freight acceptance, build-up, breakdown and storage arrangements depend on the operating carrier and the appointed ground handler. Our service team confirms the actual acceptance point before issuing final shipping instructions.
Do not assume the availability of a dedicated international cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, free-trade zone, customs examination facility or permanent temperature-controlled storage at the airport. These requirements should be arranged through a confirmed gateway or specialist logistics provider.
General cargo may be considered where aircraft space, handling capability, dimensions, weight and security requirements are accepted in advance. Oversized, dense or irregular freight requires a packaging and loading review.
Perishables, pharmaceuticals, biological materials and other temperature-sensitive shipments require a documented handover plan, validated packaging and confirmation of cool-room or secure staging availability before dispatch.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals and other special cargo require carrier and handler approval; acceptance cannot be inferred from the airport’s regional passenger service.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic for International Shipments

For export or import cargo, our team normally compares direct regional uplift with a connection through an appropriate U.S. gateway, based on the destination, commodity, aircraft capacity and customs requirements.
Domestic feeder air, passenger-aircraft belly capacity and road feeder service may be used where commercially and operationally available. The actual carrier, flight sequence and acceptance point must be confirmed at booking.
Transit time is influenced by gateway availability, connection protection, weather, mountain-area operating conditions, weekend or seasonal schedules, customs processing and final-mile road access.
We do not promise a fixed transit time or specific carrier coverage until the shipment’s dimensions, weight, commodity, ready time, destination and handling requirements have been validated.

For urgent freight, request a routing comparison that includes a gateway alternative and a road-delivery contingency rather than relying on a single local uplift plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service Area and Commodity Fit

The principal catchment area is Hailey, Sun Valley and nearby communities in central Idaho, with final distribution commonly requiring coordinated local trucking.
Typical regional demand may include resort and hospitality supplies, retail replenishment, construction materials, replacement parts, outdoor and sporting goods, documents and e-commerce consignments.
High-value equipment, machinery parts and time-critical maintenance items should be assessed for security, dimensions, handling access and delivery appointment requirements.
Fresh food, flowers, pharmaceuticals and other perishables require pre-arranged temperature protection because local storage and onward transport conditions must be confirmed case by case.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Controls Before Cargo Handover

Cut-off times are carrier- and handler-specific. Obtain the confirmed acceptance deadline, documentation deadline and tender location in writing; regional schedules may provide less recovery time than hub operations.
Submit an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, harmonized tariff information where applicable, and any required permits or declarations before tender.
Dangerous goods must be correctly classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented under applicable U.S. and international air transport rules. Lithium battery shipments require particular attention to battery type, packing instruction and state of charge requirements.
International cargo may require customs entry, security screening or examination at the selected U.S. gateway. Our service team coordinates the customs route and final-mile release plan before booking.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Approach

Send the ready date, pieces, exact dimensions, gross and chargeable weight, commodity description, value, destination and any special handling requirement to our service team before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Use rigid, stackable packaging with internal protection and clear piece-level marks. For irregular or fragile freight, provide photographs and a loading diagram for the handling review.
For temperature-sensitive goods, specify the required temperature range, maximum exposure time and packaging system. Do not tender such cargo until storage, transfer and delivery responsibilities are confirmed.
Keep a fallback routing through a suitable U.S. gateway or road service when the shipment is urgent, oversized, hazardous, high-value or dependent on a narrow delivery window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Friedman Memorial Airport Freight FAQ

Can Friedman Memorial Airport be used for international air freight?

It may form part of an international logistics plan, but international customs, cargo acceptance and connection arrangements must be confirmed for the specific shipment. Our team commonly evaluates a U.S. gateway plus domestic air or road delivery.

Does the airport guarantee dedicated cargo flights or cargo terminals?

No assumption should be made about dedicated cargo aircraft, permanent cargo-terminal capacity or fixed handling hours. Availability depends on the operating carrier, handler, aircraft type, season and shipment characteristics.

How should urgent freight to the Sun Valley area be routed?

Provide the delivery deadline and cargo details first. We will compare local uplift, gateway transfer and road-feeder options, while checking weather, connection risk, handling acceptance and final-mile access.

Can dangerous goods, lithium batteries or live animals be accepted?

Only after advance review and written acceptance by the applicable carrier and handler. Classification, packing, labels, declarations, permits and welfare or security controls must be completed before tender.

Will customs clearance take place at the airport?

Not necessarily. The customs location and examination process depend on the selected routing and entry arrangement. Our service team confirms where the shipment will be cleared and how release will connect with delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Scope and Verification

The airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational statements are deliberately limited to regional-airport logistics practices and should be reconfirmed against the current airport, carrier, handler and customs arrangements before booking.

Airport operator and local operational information: flysunvalley.com
U.S. airport regulatory and aeronautical reference information: faa.gov
U.S. customs and import or export clearance reference: cbp.gov
Air transport industry standards and cargo terminology: iata.org

Schedules, acceptance cut-offs, facility access, customs arrangements, carrier participation and transit times are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the shipment and the current operating plan before issuing a final quotation.