Air show season in Florida kicks off April 1 in Lakeland with the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo’s 51st Fly-In, a six-day event. Started as a fly-in event for sports aviation enthusiasts, it now describes itself as the largest convention in Florida. Air show season continues May 3-4 with the AirDotShow Tour in Fort Lauderdale. The Hyundai Air & Sea Show hits Miami Beach for Memorial Day Weekend on May 24-25.
Sun ’n Fun
- Attendance: 200,000 from all 50 states and 70 countries
- 560 exhibitors
- 4,000 registered aircraft
- Attendees’ average age: 35 to 65
- Average income: $150,000
- 60% are Florida residents
- Number of campers, whether with their aircraft, RV or in a tent: 10,500
Note: All figures are from 2024