January 2019 Managers Minute — A Note from Chris

Diversion Services

With the government shutdown still on going, I’m frequently asked how the shutdown is affecting operations at the airport? At this point, we are operating without any interruptions. As it stands right now, our air traffic controllers are funded through March. Our TSA Security Officers continue to show their dedication, working without pay helping to ensure […]

November Manager’s Minute: An update from Chris Pomeroy

It’s official. As of November 1st, our project is substantially complete. We now have a fully operational fourth air carrier parking spot and reconfigured parking lot. Only minor landscaping in front of the new retaining wall next spring and some signage improvements based on user feedback, remain. Not only did we complete the project a […]

Friendly Reminder Parking Payment Portal

Did you leave your car parked at the airport while you were away? Well, good news for you! You can now pay your parking voucher inside the airport. As you leave the spin door from the terminal, walk straight and you’ll see the checkout kiosk. Once paid for, you’ll simply head to your car and […]

October Managers Minute

Summer went by fast. And if you traveled through SUN, you’ll know it was especially busy at the airport. Between ongoing construction (parking lot and expanded air carrier parking apron), one of our busiest annual fly-in events, and an overall busy flight schedule, there was never a dull moment. Overall, we had a safe and successful summer […]

Expect Some Changes

We are aware of the challenges that some of you may have encountered this summer with the screening process and long wait times. Our mornings have been extremely busy with three (3) early flights taking off, that means a large influx of people in the airport in a short amount of time. With the heavy […]

Manager’s Minute An update from Chris Pomeroy

Our newsletter is a little late this month — pardon our delay. We were waiting for things to settle down with our construction project before giving you the latest and greatest. As you hopefully know by now, we are over the initial hump of our entrance, exit roads, and parking lot project. The new entry/exit […]

Meet Our Team: Chelsey — Horizon Airlines Veteran

Meet Chelsey — an 18-year veteran of Horizon Airlines at the Friedman Memorial Airport. We asked Chelsey what she loves most about her job. Her answer was simple — “The people. I love working with all of our guests.” She also noted that she loves the versatility of her job and how every day is […]

DELAYED: Construction UPDATE: New Entrance and Exit Route

FMA Construction

Please see the below graphic for the route change. The ENTRANCE and EXIT will be on the south end of the airport beginning Friday, May 11th. This route will be in place until early June. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.

Another Nonstop — Chicago to Sun Valley!

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We are thrilled to have added another nonstop flight to our regulars in and out of SUN. The first of many nonstop flights from Chicago landed on Saturday, December 23. As usual, we celebrated the inaugural flight with goodie bags, a welcome event, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and various individuals from the valley in attendance! See […]

Manager’s Minute: An update from Chris Pomeroy

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The holidays are just around the corner, and that means coveted time with family and friends. It also may mean dealing with not-so-much-coveted holiday travel. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, many of us have already made our holiday travel plans, or soon will. For some, that includes air travel into or out of SUN. […]