Aircraft Camping Information
Aircraft camping opens at noon on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and is available in the following areas:
- General Aircraft Camping (GAC)
- Homebuilt Camping (HBC)
- Light Plane Camping / Paradise City
- Seaplane Camping (SP)
- STOL Basecamp Camping (STOL)
- Vintage Aircraft Camping (VA)
All tickets and camping permit sales are non-refundable
Camping Areas
General Aircraft Camping (GAC)
Will be located at the east end of the airfield; north of Echo Taxiway and south of the VOR. The GAC area is anchored by The Island.
Homebuilt (HBC)
Combined with Homebuilt Parking and includes a hospitality area for visiting pilots. Display an HBC sign on your aircraft windscreen.
STOL Basecamp
For STOL, backcountry, and off-airport aircraft (bushwheels preferred, not required). Located at the SW Corner of Echo & Echo One Taxiways,just north of the Paradise City grass strip. Display a STOL sign on your windscreen.
Vintage Aircraft (VA)
Open to aircraft built in 1970 or earlier. Display a VA sign on your windscreen.
Seaplane Aircraft (SP)
Located at the NW corner of Echo and Echo One. Display an SP sign on your windscreen.
Registration & Packages
Fly ’n Early Aircraft Camping Package
Allows you to arrive as early as Saturday, April 11, 2026 and stay through Thursday, April 16. Includes camping and admissions for one or two persons. Great for those who like to fly-in early! You can save money with this package and still experience all of your favorite Expo must-sees
Important: Absolutely No south-side arrivals before Saturday, April 11
Registration Locations:
Camping registration can be purchased online or onsite via:
Mobile Registration
Homebuilt Registration
The Island
Vintage Registration
Arrival Signage
Pilots MUST display a LEFT-side windshield sign with large, dark letters (minimum 6” tall, ½” wide), indicating their intended camping/parking area or departure type.
❌COMPUTER or TABLET SCREENS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
The Island
The Island serves as your Pilot Welcome Center and a central gathering point at the heart of the aircraft camping areas, offering nightly entertainment, a variety of food options for breakfast, lunch & dinner and a storefront for your personal & aircraft camping needs including:
- Camp store for supplies
- Ticket sales and camping registration
- Shower house and restrooms
- A rideshare hub for pick-up and drop-off
- Publix Supermarket Instacart grocery delivery (look for signage)
Guest Access & Parking
Guests driving in can park & purchase tickets on the southeast side of the campus. That is in close proximity to most airside camping areas on the east end of the airport, providing guests the ability to gain immediate airside access.
Transportation will be available to guests.
Aircraft Campground Rules
Please be safe during your stay and follow these rules.
- Aircraft Camping space is issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
- An “aircraft camping unit” is defined as an aircraft with a tarp structure or tent setup within the “footprint” of the aircraft. Aircraft must be present to secure an aircraft camping space.
- Camping permit purchase must be complete before setup can begin.
- Only one camping permit is required per aircraft.
- A camping permit should be placed on the aircraft propeller and must be visible from the front of the aircraft by Camping Permit Enforcement personnel on a golf cart – A plastic bag to protect the camping permit and a rubber band to secure the permit to the propeller will be provided.
- All campground guests and visitors must purchase and wear convention admission credentials.
- ALL AIRCRAFT MUST BE SECURELY 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.
- Be courteous of your neighbors – keep campsite neat and clean and noise levels down, especially after 10:00 PM.
- Careful use of white gas or propane is allowed, provided they are a safe distance (at least 10 Feet) from the Aircraft and attended at all times.
- Cooking stoves may not be operated within 50 feet of any aircraft fueling operation.
- All attendees should be aware of taxiing aircraft throughout the event. All taxiing aircraft have the right-of-way.
- No aircraft movement in any aircraft camping area during the airshow (when the red flag is up).
- Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM.
Services & Amenities
- Courtesy transportation is available throughout the aircraft camping areas.
- Showers, restrooms and/or port-a-potties are available.
- Cell phone charging is available at the GAC Registration Building.
- Do you need to ship your camping gear or other items to SUN ‘n FUN? Click here for a printable shipping label.
***We are looking for volunteers in GAC General Aircraft Camping. Pilots or aircraft experience are preferred, but not absolutely necessary. Contact Jim Morris Chairman General Aircraft Camping – 813-376-0556***