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 50th anniversary of the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo runs from April 9-14 in Lakeland, Florida, offering a comprehensive aviation experience.
Key attractions include the Victory’s Arsenal Theatre showcasing historic warbirds with pilot stories, opportunities for paid warbird rides, and daily airshows featuring performers like the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
The expo also provides hands-on workshops for aircraft building and restoration, the Junior ACEs program for children to explore STEM and aviation careers, and extensive exhibit hangars.

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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.