Coast to Desert, Without the Drive
At 347 miles, Hailey to Bend sits squarely in the Epic E1000's sweet spot - short enough that fractional ownership makes obvious sense, long enough that the time savings over driving are substantial. The flight clocks in at ~1 hr 10 min, which means you're in Central Oregon before most people would have cleared the first hour of their road trip.FlyEpic owners departing Friedman Memorial Airport skip everything that makes commercial or ground travel exhausting. There's no check-in window, no security line, no connection at a hub airport. It's ramp-side boarding, wheels up on your schedule, and a cabin wide enough for five passengers to work or simply decompress en route.For frequent travelers between Sun Valley and Central Oregon, this isn't a luxury - it's a time arbitrage that pays for itself. The Epic E1000's flat hourly ownership rate makes it easy to calculate: your time has a value, and ~1 hr 10 min versus hours on the ground isn't a close comparison.
Friedman Memorial Airport
5,318 ft MSL
The sole commercial and private aviation gateway to Sun Valley - 13 miles from the resort core
High-elevation (5,318 ft) runway requiring performance-capable aircraft - the E1000 handles it with ease
Serves a who's-who of Sun Valley's ownership community seeking seamless winter and summer access
Bend Municipal Airport
3,460 ft MSL
Sits at 3,460 ft elevation on the eastern flank of the Cascades - direct access to Bend's outdoor lifestyle hub
5,000 ft runway supporting turboprop and light jet operations with minimal commercial traffic
Gateway to Mt. Bachelor ski area, Smith Rock State Park, and Bend's acclaimed culinary and brewery scene


