Wood River Valley Winter To-Do’s
Start planning your winter adventures to the Wood River Valley! Sun Valley isn’t just a ski town, it’s a place with a unique culture born from its rich history and the contributions of the people who call it home. The result is a ski vacation destination in the winter with numerous things to do, especially during the […]
Thank You SUN TSA Team. . . !
The SUN TSA team did an excellent job this past summer season. Now that we have wrapped up some of the busiest months of travel, we wanted to extend a large “thank you” to the entire team. They have gone above and beyond with the implementation of the new TSA pre-check line, in combination with a dedicated […]
“Sun Valley Improves Nonstop Flight Access for Winter 2019/20 Season”
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Sun Valley Improves Nonstop Flight Access for Winter 2019/20 Season” More nonstop flights from Seattle and Chicago offered Sun Valley, ID……Traveling to and from Sun Valley, Idaho will be easier than ever this winter with an improved schedule of flights for the 2019/20 winter season, featuring more flights from Seattle […]
August Managers Minute from Chris Pomeroy
What was that noise? If you didn’t hear it, I would be surprised. On Friday, August 9, we had uncommon visitor at the airport – a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet. The Super Hornet is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the US military. We received many calls stating concerns about the, […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
Summer Travel Tips from TSA
With schools wrapping up for the academic year, the sunny mountains and warm beaches are calling. During the busy summer travel period – which is almost here – TSA will screen millions of passengers and crew. If you’re planning a getaway in the next couple of months, we have a few helpful tips to get […]
Gail Severn – SUN Airport Arts Committee
All art on the airport walls come from various local artists. Those pieces are swapped out twice per year, as new seasons come and go. Next time you’re in the airport, take a minute to enjoy the beautiful, local artwork. In early May, we had a chance to ask Gail a few questions about the […]