Helicopter Transfer Sun valley to Boise

The route from Sun Valley to Boise covers approximately 87 nautical miles across the mountains of central Idaho, a short hop that may be flown by helicopter or by a light aircraft. For this quick connection between the celebrated ski resort and the state capital, a machine such as the Airbus H130, or alternatively a nimble turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12, offers the ideal blend of comfort and short-field capability among the peaks. The flight is completed in around a quarter of an hour, tracing the folds of the Sawtooth country beneath for a scenic mountain passage. Departure is from Friedman Memorial Airport, which serves the Sun Valley and Ketchum resort communities and is well known among private travellers for its mountain setting. The aircraft then settles towards Boise Airport, gateway to the growing capital of Idaho. Boise is known for its lively downtown along the Boise River, the greenbelt that follows the water through the city, its universities and its position as a base for the rivers, forests and wilderness of the surrounding region. It offers an appealing blend of urban amenity and outdoor access. A private charter on this route is about the elegant saving of time in mountainous terrain where road journeys can be long and, in winter, uncertain. Skiers and resort guests linking Sun Valley with onward connections at Boise will value the speed and reliability, as will business travellers moving between the two. Families and small groups appreciate the comfort and the scenery of the flight. For passengers who wish to move swiftly between the resort and the capital, this brief mountain hop demonstrates the flexibility that private aviation brings.