Congratulations to the Skywest Crew!
In April the Skywest team here at SUN won United’s Caring Challenge Award. This award was specifically for most improved station over the previous year. In May the Skywest team was Delta’s top Regional Line Station, achieving a 4.40 out of 5.0. Great work to the team over at Skywest. Thank you for your hard […]
TSA: Fashion Do’s & Don’ts While Going Through the Checkpoint
DO wear slip on shoes! Listen, unless you have TSA Pre✓®…you will have to remove your shoes. So save yourself the hassle of unbuckling, unzipping or untying and bring them slip-ons! DON’T forget your socks! So yeah about those slip-on shoes. Avoid the cold floor and wear some comfy socks! Make sure you leave the holy ones at […]
July Managers Minute – An Update from Chris Pomeroy
The July 4th holiday in Hailey, Idaho… Can it get any more Americana than this? Truly one of my favorite times of year as a member of the Hailey community. As in past years, the airport will be a participant in the parade with our bright green Aircraft Rescue Firefighting truck cruising down Main Street […]
Dentist, Pilot, and 18-Year Independent Board Member
Meet Ron Fairfax, a dedicated member of the airport and many other local organizations. Ron and his family moved to the Wood River Valley in 1996 from Southern California. Ron first fell in love with the area when he and a buddy drove his buddy’s moving truck to the valley in 1983. After that, Ron […]
TSA NOTICE: Fireworks and luggage, it’s a NO!
#Fireworks – Since we brought it up, this is a friendly #summertime reminder that fireworks are not allowed in carry-on or checked bags…not even these pop-its that everyone enjoyed as kids. So, if you’d like to break out the sparkles to celebrate with your new(-ish) bestie, buy your fireworks once you arrive. Need info on […]
TSA Pre✓® at SUN This Summer…! How Will it Work?
UPDATE: The next TSA Pre✓® screening dates are yet to [...] TSA Screens Nearly 2.8M Travelers Before Memorial Day Holiday
96.1% of all passengers waited less than 20 minutes WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration experienced its busiest day ever on May 24, the Friday before Memorial Day, screening a total of 2,792,525 passengers and crew members. The agency screened more than 1.5 million checked bags on that day as well. Even though TSA screened a remarkably high volume of travelers nationwide, 96.1% of all passengers waited less than 20 […]
Manager’s Minute June 2019
June 21 is the annual summer solstice and that means, thankfully, summer is finally here. That snowy February and wet spring certainly has me excited for warmer weather and all it brings to our beautiful Valley. I look forward to some great fly fishing, golf, and camping including a few backcountry trips to the high […]
Chairman Jacob; Board Member Since 2012
Jacob Greenberg joined the airport board in 2012, shortly after becoming a Blaine County commissioner. Although he’s not a pilot himself, Jacob is a self-proclaimed airport enthusiast. Throughout the past 36 years, he has enjoyed many aspects of the airport. From commercial travel to flight lessons, Jacob is well-versed in the challenges, goals, and accomplishments […]
PRESS RELEASE: TSA PreCheck Enrollment
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Lorie Dankers TSA Public Affairs 206.743.1497 lorie.dankers@tsa.dhs.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2019 TSA Pre✓® enrollment center coming to Friedman Memorial Airport in late June HAILEY, Idaho – Blaine County residents will have the opportunity to enroll in TSA Pre✓® at Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) for five days starting Monday, June 24, […]