How to Fly Into Sun ’n Fun This Year

Know before you go to the annual aerospace expo in Florida with the latest NOTAM.

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 01:32 PM ET

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NAFI has selected the Sun ’n Fun Campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport to host the inaugural summit. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

Key Takeaways:

Pilots flying to Sun 'n Fun must thoroughly study the detailed 22-page NOTAM, which outlines critical arrival, departure, and in-expo procedures for safety and efficiency.
The NOTAM provides specific instructions on VFR checkpoints, altitudes, airspeeds, and radio protocols (including for NORDO aircraft), requiring strict compliance.
Be aware of daily airshow airspace closures, which affect arrival and departure times, and confirm airport reopening via ATIS (118.025).
Prepare the appropriate placard for your desired parking area before landing and consider filing IFR from your departure airport, especially in MVFR conditions.

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Are you planning to fly your own aircraft to Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in April? Start studying the NOTAM now, as there’s a lot of information to learn and apply.

Show organizers note the aircraft can begin to arrive and park for camping in Lakeland, Florida, starting at noon EDT on Saturday, March 29. The NOTAM procedures go into effect on Monday, March 31. The expo officially runs April 1-6.

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.