Coast to Desert, Without the Drive
At 547 miles, Hailey to Eastsound 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 45 min, which means you're in Orcas Island 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 Orcas Island, 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 45 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
Orcas Island Airport
31 ft MSL
The only practical way to reach Orcas Island quickly - the ferry from Anacortes runs 2+ hours each way
2,900 ft turf/asphalt strip serving light aircraft with stunning San Juan Island approach scenery
Gateway to Rosario Resort, Moran State Park, and the island's private waterfront estate community


