5 Things to Look Forward to at 2024 Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo

Here's a run down of some of the most popular activities at the upcoming spring break for pilots.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 02:13 PM ET

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Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo will be held in Lakeland, Florida, April 9-14. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

Key Takeaways:

The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo is celebrating its 50th anniversary from April 9-14 in Lakeland, Florida.
Attendees can explore historic military warbirds with pilot stories at Victory’s Arsenal Theatre, and opt for paid rides in select warbirds like the P-51 Mustang.
The event features daily airshows with performers such as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and offers hands-on workshops for aircraft building and restoration.
Sun ’n Fun also provides educational opportunities through the Junior ACEs STEM program for children aged 7-17 and showcases various aviation exhibits.

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Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo—known as spring break for pilots—is just a few weeks away. This year, the annual event in Lakeland, Florida, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. If you plan on being part of the fun, there’s a lot to do and see April 9-14.

Victory’s Arsenal Theatre

It’s not Sun ’n Fun without historic military warbirds on display. The aircraft played significant roles in multiple conflicts, such as World War II and the Korean War. You’ll see a variety of transports, bombers, trainers, and pursuit aircraft, later known as fighters.