Airport Capability

Can A Bombardier Global 7500 Land at Sun Valley / Hailey (SUN)?


A clear, sourced answer — with Sun Valley / Hailey's real limits and what they mean for this aircraft.

It depends

It depends — Sun Valley / Hailey's 7,550-foot runway is marginal for the Bombardier Global 7500, so it operates weight-limited (reduced fuel or payload) and crew-calculated for the day's conditions. At 5,318 ft, density altitude cuts performance, so plan on weight or fuel limits on warm days. Final landing performance is calculated by the operating crew for the specific date, weather, and load.

Sun Valley / Hailey at a Glance

Sun Valley / Hailey (KSUN/SUN)Detail
Runway length7,550 ft
Field elevation5,318 ft
Key limit7,550 ft runway · 5,318 ft elevation · a terrain-constrained one-way approach

How the Bombardier Global 7500 Measures Up

Bombardier Global 7500Spec
Classultra-long-range jet
Wingspan~104 ft
Max takeoff weight114,850 lb (~52 t)

In short, it depends on the specific aircraft and certification. The Jet Finder can confirm whether a given Bombardier Global 7500 is cleared for Sun Valley / Hailey and arrange the trip.

Comparing options? See the Aircraft Capability hub, the Sun Valley / Hailey airport guide, or the Bombardier Global 7500 specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends. It depends — Sun Valley / Hailey's 7,550-foot runway is marginal for the Bombardier Global 7500, so it operates weight-limited (reduced fuel or payload) and crew-calculated for the day's conditions. At 5,318 ft, density altitude cuts performance, so plan on weight or fuel limits on warm days. Final landing performance is calculated by the operating crew for the specific date, weather, and load.

Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN/SUN): 7,550 ft runway · 5,318 ft elevation · a terrain-constrained one-way approach. Final dispatch performance is always calculated by the operating crew for the specific flight.

Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN/SUN) has a 7,550-foot runway at 5,318 feet, plus a terrain-constrained one-way approach. Whether a given jet fits depends on its landing performance at the day's weight, temperature, and conditions — calculated by the operating crew.

Sun Valley / Hailey suits aircraft that meet its runway-length and density-altitude limits — see The Jet Finder's Aircraft Capability hub for specific aircraft.

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