At Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Sawtooth Range peaks, Wood River Valley floor, Bald Mountain, Camas Prairie to the south.

When taking off from Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Wood River Valley and the prominent Sawtooth Range to the north and northeast. Most departures from SUN head north or northeast, so the left side captures the dramatic mountain scenery that defines this region immediately after takeoff. Notable sights include: Sawtooth Range peaks, Wood River Valley floor, Bald Mountain, Camas Prairie to the south.

When landing at Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Friedman Memorial Airport's primary runway (13/31) typically handles approaches from the north and northeast. On left-side seats during a northerly approach, you'll see the Wood River Valley floor and the Sawtooth Mountains rising dramatically to the east and north. Right-side views during these approaches face the gentler terrain to the west. Notable sights include: Sawtooth Mountains (northeast), Wood River Valley floor, Bald Mountain (visible to the north), Sun Valley ski resort area (south of airport).

The best window seat at Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Hailey (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.