DeLand Municipal Airport is on a mission to become a hub for sport aviation in the southeast United States, taking the mantle from Sebring, Florida, following the end of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo at the Sebring Regional Airport, with its last event hosted in January 2019. Fans of sport aviation may have been wondering where they might go to enjoy the camaraderie and focus on their corner of the flying world when the Sebring event shuttered after 15 years—and now that question looks to be definitively answered.
DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase 2019 Called a Success
Key Takeaways:
- DeLand Municipal Airport is actively establishing itself as the premier sport aviation hub in the southeastern U.S., succeeding Sebring, Florida.
- The fourth annual DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase was a success despite inclement weather, featuring around 100 aircraft, educational forums, and resulting in significant aircraft sales and increased attendance revenue.
- The airport is investing $7.1 million in infrastructure improvements, including a new administration building and ramp rehabilitation, to develop a year-round Sport Aviation Village.
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