The 2026 SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo NOTAM will be published approximately 30 days in advance of the event’s start date of April 14.
Pilots are responsible for checking the NOTAM for air traffic information and arrival/departure procedures. Tune to ATIS frequency 118.025 upon arrival for updates.
Please click below for more information about arriving SUN ‘n FUN by aircraft.
JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY FOR OUR NEW COMPOSITE AIR SHOW!
Historically on Wednesday, we have had a daytime airshow from 1-5 PM, followed by a Night airshow from 7-9:30 PM. THIS YEAR… in an effort to provide more time to enjoy everything SUN ‘n FUN has to offer, we are introducing THE COMPOSITE AIR SHOW on Wednesday that combines the day show and night show into one! Our NEW Composite Air show will start at 5 PM and run through 9:30 PM. Enjoy a new airshow experience as the sun goes down and the temperature gets cooler!
WHAT DOES THIS CHANGE MEAN FOR YOU…
- Longer arrival/departure window for our fly-in guests from 7 AM – 5 PM. Aircraft looking to depart must be taxing to the runway by 4:30 PM.
- More time to engage with our 560+ exhibitors.
- Attend more workshops & forums.
- Additional Showcase Flying and entertainment on the Warbird Ramp.
- The opportunity to see STOL demos during the day at Paradise City.
Gates open at 9 am so arrive early to make the most of your day!
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SUN ‘n FUN Pilot Welcome Center
SUN ‘n FUN invites you to stop by our Pilot Welcome Center, brought to you by Phillips 66, and located at The Island. This facility provides free wireless internet (the password will change daily, so be sure to check the desk for the new one!), flight planning facilities, and other flight-related services. Be sure to visit and take advantage of this new service while learning about the products and services Phillips 66 has to offer. Hours: 8 AM – 6:30 PM daily. Flight planning and self-serve weather services are available all day.
If you are a pilot who plans to fly to the show, please make sure to request a Pilot Registration Card upon your arrival, complete and turn it in at the Pilot Welcome tent. By turning in your card, you will receive a “I Flew To SUN ‘n FUN” cap and your name will be submitted for Pilot Giveaways. Be sure to ask for your card from any airside registration location, including Mobile Registration. Thanks for flying in and we hope you have a great time!
Aircraft Parking & Camping
If you are flying to Lakeland (LAL), display a sign in your window indicating your tie-down area by referring to the published event NOTAM. Please use the link above to access the current NOTAM.
Your sign should have a light-colored background with dark six-inch letters that can be seen 50 feet away. NOTE: Please DO NOT USE AN ELECTRONIC TABLET FOR YOUR SIGN! The screens are polarized and will go black when viewed through most cockpit canopies.
Only aircraft built from 1970 or earlier are permitted to park or camp in the Vintage Aircraft Parking.
If you have guests driving in to join you, auto parking and ticket sales are now available on the southeast side of the convention site and in close proximity to most airside aircraft parking/camping locations on the east side of the airport. This will provide guests the ability to purchase entry and gain immediate airside access close to the east end of the airport and near aircraft parking and camping areas. Transportation will also be provided.
Share-A-Flight
Are you a pilot, future pilot, or just a plane aviation enthusiast, why not have one of the neatest SUN ‘n FUN experiences…. fly into the event with a fellow aviator! Are you looking for someone to share a ride to SUN ‘n FUN? Click here to let other SUN ‘n FUN guests know about your seat availability or that you are looking to share a ride!
Local Area Airports
We appreciate the event support we receive from our surrounding airport communities. Many of these airports provide SUN ‘n FUN ticket sales, rental car services and shuttles to and from SUN ‘n FUN. Click Here for a printable PDF file containing the Local Area Airport Directory.