Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, ID, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) is a regional airport serving Hailey, ID at 5,318 ft. KSUN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31) — longest 7,550 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSUN in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSUN 290350Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3005
What changed at KSUN?
Since the 0255Z (8:55 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KSUN
KSUN is currently VFR with winds from 120° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,050 ft (field elevation 5,318 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSUN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 7,550 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 31 | 7,550 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→4 kt, ceiling 3,500 ft → unlimited.
KSUN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, ID: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSUN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSUN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSUN reported mostly VFR across 39 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 64%
- 13
- 36%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KSUN 282320Z 2900/3006 15007KT 6SM FU SKC FM290300 30008KT 6SM FU FEW040 FEW100 FM291800 14008KT 6SM FU FEW050 FM300300 30008KT P6SM FEW100 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2905/2913
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSUN
- IATA
- SUN
- FAA LID
- SUN
- City
- Hailey
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,318 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.5044, -114.2960
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,550 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.225 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.225 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 22h 15m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
KSUN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, ID shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSUN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSUN?+
KSUN has 2 runways — 13, 31; the longest is 7,550 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSUN report its own weather?+
Yes — Friedman Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSUN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSUN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSUN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSUN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSUN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN)
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