AEROSPACE EXPO

Camping

Aerospace Expo

Camping

War Plane with American Flag

Why Camp With Us?

We hope you enjoy your stay with us! Whether you are spending a night or the whole week, camping at SUN ‘n FUN can give our guests the opportunity for a whole new experience during SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo. After spending your days enjoying all things aviation, spend the evening enjoying entertainment and corn on the cob at the Corn Roast. We also offer nightly camaraderie at the Fire Hub or by your camper getting to know new friends with the same interest! If you are a movie buff, enjoy an outdoor movie at ACES’ Fly-In Flix located south of shower house D in the Campground… Don’t forget to check the daily schedule for more after-dark activities Be sure to catch at least one of our two scheduled night airshows (Wednesday and Saturday nights). Of course, you are always welcome to grab a Uber and go to town for dinner! Come and spend the week with us… you will be glad you did!

CAMPER CHECK-IN

Camper Registration for RV and Tent Camping will be located on Drane Field Rd. once again this year.  Please use the following address for your GPS: 3901 Kelvin Howard Rd. Lakeland, FL

Our campground is open to SUN ‘n FUN guests starting March 1 - April 2, 2023.  Camper Registration on Drane Field Rd. will be open starting Tuesday, March 21.

Hours are as follows:     March 21                  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
                                          March 22 - 25         9:00 am - 5:00 pm
                                          March 26 - 31         8:00 am - 7:30 pm
                                          April 1                     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
                                           April 2                    CLOSED

Campers arriving prior to March 21 will need to proceed to the main SUN 'n FUN entrance at 4175 Medulla Rd. take an immediate left to the Florida Air Museum, go to the second floor to the finance department.

No registrations will be issued after 7:30 pm as all camper movement is prohibited after dark. If you arrive after hours, please camp in your current position in line.  Please wake in time to be ready to register and move by the posted opening time so as to not block traffic.

Please follow roadside signage. Overnight RV Camping will also be hosted in the Camper Registration area.

JS Firm

SUN 'n FUN AEROSPACE EXPO
Campground Rates

Package One

$280 per week

  • Price includes sales & bed tax
  • Convention Camping Permit and one (1) weekly admission
  • April 5-10, 2022
Buy Now

Package Two

$420 per week

  • Price includes sales & bed tax
  • Convention Camping Permit and two (2) weekly admissions
  • April 5 - 10, 2022
Buy Now

Camping Only

$140 weekly

  • Price includes sales & bed tax
  • Convention Camping Permit Only
    Weekly Admission Required!
  • April 5-10, 2022
  • Not Sold Online

Early Arrivals

$32 per night

  • Price includes sales & bed tax
  • Daily Convention Camping Permit
    Daily Admission Required, NOT INCLUDED
  • March 1, 2021 - April 4, 2022
  • Not Sold Online

Daily Camping

$40 per night

  • Price includes sales & bed tax
  • Daily Camping Available in
    Specified Locations ONLY!
  • April 5-10, 2022
  • Not Sold Online

CORN ROAST ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

DATE                                                     PERFORMER

Sunday, April 3rd                           Ken Apperson

Monday, April 4th                           Nick Herbert

Tuesday, April 5th                           Eli Mosley

Wednesday, April 6th                     Melissa Lee 

Thursday, April 7th                         Eli Mosley

Friday, April 8th                               Wicked Truth

Saturday, April 9th                          Eli Mosley

Campground Band

Information & Requirements

  • All Convention Admissions, including all CAMPING FEES are due and will be collected at the time of arrival.
  • No early setups are permitted without a camping permit
  • All camping rates are subject to a 7% SALES TAX & 5% TOURIST TAX.
  • A “camping unit” is defined as a tent, RV, trailer or aircraft and must be present to secure a camping location.
  • Campground space is issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Camping is primitive – However, water, showers, camp store, porta-potties and dump stations are available.
  • ALL convention RV campground visitors are required to purchase weekly convention admission and campground credentials wristbands.  Daily bands are not available for sale for the convention RV campground.
  • There are guests who desire to camp at SUN ’n FUN but cannot do so without the use of electricity for specific medical conditions. We have a very limited number of CAMPING spots that will allow an individual with this need to utilize an electrical outlet. These spaces are available on a first-come first-served request, well in advance of the convention and backed up by medical documentation. You can request your space by filling out an online request or contact the Handicap Services Chairman or, if you do not have the e-mail you may call (386) 690-9986.
  • Sorry, No Refunds

Camping Options

RV Camping

RV Camping Information

Starting on Tuesday, March 29, our Campground Registration office will be open for business.  Entry to Camper Registration is located off of Drane Field Rd. (GPS - 3901 Kelvin Howard Rd.)  The purchase of event admission (for all campground guests) and camping permit is required upon arrival.

The Drane Field Road entrance gate to the Campground will be closed from 12 midnight to 6:00 a.m. each morning.  For entry to the campground during these hours, please use the Rocky Road gate off of Medulla Rd. (Camper Permit Required)

Campers who arrive prior to April 5 are required to pay at the time of arrival, a camping fee for each day prior to April 5..

All campground guests are required to wear event admission wristband and visibly display camper permit on their camper unit.

  •  Be courteous of your neighbors – keep campsite neat and clean and noise levels down especially after 10:00 PM.
  • No RV movement is permitted after dark.
  • Please return your locator card promptly to the Campground Host building located across the street from Shower House D.
  • Please include your cell phone number for emergency purposes.

Do you need to ship your camping gear or other items to SUN ‘n FUN?   Click here for a for a printable shipping label.

See the rules below for more campground information.

Tent Camping

Tent Camping Information

Open from March 1 - April 10 - Tent camping is dry camping.   Due to site changes, the Tent Camping location may be relocated. To purchase general tent camping prior to Tuesday, March 29, please enter through the SUN 'n FUN entrance at Rocky Road gate off of Medulla. Follow signage to our temporary camping check-in area.

Starting on Tuesday, March 29, our Campground Registration office will be open for business.  Entry to Camper Registration is located off of Drane Field Rd.  The purchase of event admission (for all campground guests) and camping permit is required upon arrival.

The Drane Field Road entrance gate to the Campground will be closed from 12 midnight to 6:00 a.m. each morning.  For entry to the campground during these hours, please use the Rocky Road gate off of Medulla Rd. (Camper Permit Required)

The purchase of event admission (for all campground guests) and camping permit is required upon arrival. Campers arriving earlier than April 5 will be required to pay a camping fee for each day prior to April 5 upon arrival.

All campground guests are required to wear event admission wristband and visibly display camper permit on their camper unit.

  • Please request a copy of the campground rules upon arrival.
  • Be courteous of your neighbors – keep campsite neat and clean and noise levels down especially after 10:30 PM.
  • No RV movement is permitted after dark.
  • Please return your locator card promptly to the Campground Host building located across the street from Shower House D.
  • Please include your cell phone number for emergency purposes.

Do you need to ship your camping gear or other items to SUN ‘n FUN? Click here for a for a printable shipping label.

See the rules below for more campground information.

Aircraft Camping

Aircraft Camping Information

The (GAC) General Aircraft Camping Registration Building is located just west of the RV Campground along the airside fence.  No south side aircraft arrivals before Saturday, April 2.

Aircraft camping is also available in Vintage Aircraft Camping, Homebuilt Camping, Seaplane Camping and Overnight Aircraft Camping. Camping registration for these locations can be purchased from Mobile Registration, Vintage Registration and Homebuilt Registration.

SUN ‘n FUN Camping registration and admission tickets are available online for April 5-10, 2022. Campers arriving earlier than April 5 will be required to pay a camping fee for each day prior to April 5 upon arrival.

Aircraft authorized to park in the Vintage Aircraft area of SUN ‘n FUN, are all aircraft built in 1970 or earlier”.

ALL AIRCRAFT MUST BE TIED DOWN. You may BRING YOUR OWN TIE-DOWNS… or purchase them on-site. If you arrive early and plan to leave your aircraft tied-down at SUN ’n FUN while visiting other area attractions, please leave your aircraft uncovered and do not set your brake. It may be necessary to move your aircraft.

  • Careful use of white gas or propane is allowed provided they are a safe distance (10 Feet) from the Aircraft and attended at all times.
  • No operating cooking stove within 50 feet of aircraft fueling operation.
  • Pilot and guests should be aware of taxiing aircraft throughout the event. Taxiing aircraft have the right-of-way.
  • Be courteous of your neighbors – keep campsite neat and clean and noise levels down especially after 10:00 PM.
  • No aircraft or vehicle movement in the GAC area during the airshow. (When Red flag is up)
  • Please return your locator card promptly to the GAC Registration building or to our Camper Host Building
  • Please include your cell phone number for emergency purposes.
  • Courtesy transportation is available in the aircraft camping area except during the airshow.
  • Showers are available a short distance from the Registration Building.
  • Cell phone charging is available at the GAC Registration Building.

Overnight Aircraft Campground is located near the VOR on the southeast side of Lakeland Linder International Airport. A camp host is available. ONC is also allowed on a limited basis in many of the aircraft division camping areas.

Do you need to ship your camping gear or other items to SUN ‘n FUN?   Click here for a for a printable shipping label.

See the rules below for more campground information.

Daily Camping

Daily Camping Information

Daily RV and Aircraft Camping are permitted from April 5-10, 2022.  Daily camping can be purchased on field only.

The Daily (Overnight) RV Campground is located adjacent to the RV Campground Registration off of Drane Field Rd. follow road-side signage.

Starting on Tuesday, March 29, our Campground Registration office will be open for business.   A camping permit and the purchase of event admission (for all campground guests) is required upon arrival if you plan to camp at SUN ‘n FUN.

The Daily (Overnight) Aircraft Camping area is located near the VOR on airside. Limited daily camping is available on the east side of the airfield. It is not available in the General Aircraft Camping area (west side of the field).  Place placard (ONC) in aircraft window stating your destination.

Campers arriving earlier than April 5 will be required to pay a camping fee for each day prior to April 5 upon arrival.  No south side aircraft arrivals before Saturday, April 2.

All campground guests are required to wear event admission wristband and visibly display camper permit on their camper unit.

Do you need to ship your camping gear or other items to SUN ‘n FUN?   Click here for a for a printable shipping label.

See rules below for more campground information.

Campground Information

General
Campground Rules

General Campground Rules

Your Campground Volunteer Hosts are here to serve you, our guest. They can answer most of your questions and will help in anyway they can to make your stay pleasant.

SUN ’n FUN’s telephone number is 863-644-2431, dial X150 for Sun ‘n Fun Security. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911 from any payphone or cell phone – Please tell dispatcher you are in Polk County – Lakeland Airport at SUN ‘n FUN.

  • JET TEAM AERIAL DEMONSTRATION – FAA requires all persons to vacate the area north of Yellow Line on Poberezny Rd. and the Overflow camping area during POSTED TIMES – Please refer to the event Info Guide for schedule information.
  • You must display your proof of camper registration on your unit at all times. It must face the roadway in such a manner that Security can view it as they conduct campground checks.
  • IN CASE OF EMERGENCY AT HOME – Please return your Locater Card promptly to the Campground Hosts or to one of the boxes you’ll find at each shuttle stop so we can find you. If possible and applicable, please provide your cell phone number in case of emergency.
  • The Campground Host’s decision is final!
  • Electrical hook-ups are at a minimum and require pre-registration. Do not hook up to any electrical source! Do not remain hooked up – Hook ups will be cut!
  • Water is available throughout the campground. Fill and leave the faucet, do not remain attached.
  • Generators may be operated between 7 AM and 10 PM unless you are in the Overflow Camping area or in the (new) East Campground.  The old 24 Hour generator area along Rocky Road is now hook-up camping.
  • No camper unit movement will be permitted on-site after dark.
  • Holding tanks may be emptied at one of the two dump stations located near Shower House “C” or contact the Campground Hosts for instructions to be serviced. Do not empty anything on the ground.
  • HANDICAPPED CAMPING – Please do not park in any Handicapped Designated Camping Areas unless you have a Handicapped Permit issued by Handicap Services Chairman.
  • Think ahead…Do not block road access for other campers.
  • Do not rope off an area not assigned to you. Ropes and other markers will be removed unless the space has been paid for and is so marked! Maximum size is 20’ X 40’ per paid registration. No Exceptions!
  • If you must temporarily vacate your site, you may leave an “occupied” sign.
  • No open fires. Contained charcoal or gas grills are ok.
  • We love pets, but not their mess. All pets must be leashed (by City Ordinance) AND please clean up behind them. Pets are allowed in the campground area only. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE CONVENTION SITE.
  • Do not disturb your neighbors with loud music or partying past 10 PM. They may be early risers and disturb you at 5 AM!
  • No wheeled vehicles allowed on top of, or inside of, the pond ridge.

Skateboards, Motorized Skateboards (Go-Peds), One Wheels, In-line skates or “Razor” type scooters are NOT ALLOWED to be used or ridden ANYWHERE on the Sun ‘n Fun grounds!  Bicycles are allowed in the RV Campground ONLY - No access to Convention Site or Airside any time of day!

Be a Happy Camper! Relax and have fun!! We are glad you’re here!!
WELCOME TO SUN ‘n FUN

For SUN ‛n FUN information, please tune to AM 1510 WPEP

Aircraft
Campground Rules

Aircraft Campground Rules

 

Please be safe during your stay and follow these rules.

  • A “camping unit” is defined as a tent, RV, trailer or aircraft and must be present to secure a camping location.
  • All campground visitors are required to purchase convention admission credentials.
  • All campsites must be paid for before setup.
  • A Camping pass must be visible from the front of the aircraft by a person on a golf cart – it should be in the windshield or on the tent if you use a canopy cover.
  • Campground space is issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Please return your locator card promptly to the GAC Registration building or to our Camper Host Building. Please include your cell phone number for emergency purposes.
  • Courtesy transportation is available in the aircraft camping area except during the airshow.
  • Showers are available a short distance from the Registration Building.
  • Cell phone charging is available at the GAC Registration Building.

Maps

Map

Whether you are flying in or driving in, be sure to check out all of the maps of our campus and its amenities by CLICKING HERE!

Fire-Hub Rules

FIRE-HUB ETIQUETTE

  • The Fire-Hub area is provided for the enjoyment of guests and volunteers who are camping in the SUN ‘n FUN Campground.
  • The wood supply is for this fire pit only. Please DO NOT take wood to individual campsites.  Ground fires are not permitted in the campground unless in approved above ground campfire containers.
  • DO NOT add flammable liquids or excessive amounts of wood to the fire.
  • The fire pit is NOT A REFUSE CONTAINER. Place your bottles, cans and other disposables in garbage containers located nearby in the campground.
  • Remember, QUIET TIME starts at 10:00 p.m. in the campground. Many volunteers who camp nearby start their workdays early.
  • Fire-hub area MUST be vacated by MIDNIGHT!
  • UNRULY BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! Any individual deemed unruly will be asked to leave by SUN ‘n FUN Security and if necessary, the Lakeland Police Department will be called.

Thanks for helping us make this an enjoyable area for everyone!

Life-Threatening
Emergencies

For life threatening emergencies, dial 911 from any payphone or cell phone – Please tell dispatcher you are in Polk County – Lakeland Airport – SUN ‘n FUN.

Additional Campground Support Services

Rental Cars

Enterprise Car Rental’s onsite office has relocated to the east side of the NOAA Hangar on the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport along the James C. Ray Drive access road.

Rental Reservation

Shipping Items

Do you need to ship your camping gear or other items to SUN n FUN? Download our 2021 shipping label now!

Download Label

FAQ

For more information check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Read FAQ

Campground Amenities

More information coming soon. Please keep checking back for further details!

Coming Soon!

Support The Mission

The mission of the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) is to “Engage, Educate, and Accelerate the Next Generation of Aerospace Professionals. The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo and dozens of other events year-round produce the majority of the revenue that goes into supporting this mission. By attending our events, you are helping us deliver top-quality, industry-leading STEM education and scholarship programs to thousands of young men and women each year. The opportunities that ACE provides give young people a competitive edge as they navigate their educational journey that can ultimately lead to a rewarding career in the world’s incredibly diverse and rapidly growing aerospace industry. You can help! Please click the links below to explore how you can share your knowledge and expertise as a volunteer in over 3500 available positions, become a patron of the Florida Air Museum, or donate to assist us financially. Regardless of how you assist, whether by attending our events, visiting the museum or donating financially, we sincerely appreciate your support!

Scroll to Top