Spring Break for Pilots Returns This Week in Florida

After a long winter and late spring across the country, the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo launches this week with a full lineup of new aircraft, avionics, and gear to see—and friends to meet up. The FLYING team will be there to report on it all.

Julie Boatman

Monday, April 04, 2022 at 12:42 PM ET

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Sun ’n Fun runs from April 5 to 10 at the Lakeland Linder International Airport in central Florida. [Photo: Stephen Yeates]

Key Takeaways:

The Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo runs from April 5 to 10 at Lakeland Linder International Airport in central Florida, showcasing new aircraft, avionics, and gear.
Key attractions include daily air shows featuring teams like the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, night shows, warbird flyovers, and displays of experimental and light sport aircraft.
Attendees can participate in a variety of educational activities, including forums and hands-on workshops at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, along with a special Teacher’s Workshop.
Planning your visit involves checking NOTAMs for flying in, utilizing available parking for drivers, and purchasing tickets in advance, with discounts available for Florida residents.

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The sun is back and the fun is back. After a long winter and late spring across the country, the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo launches this week with a full lineup of new aircraft, avionics, and gear to see—and friends to meet up with. The FLYING team will be there to report on it all.

Sun ’n Fun runs from April 5 to 10 at the Lakeland Linder International Airport in central Florida, with hangars full of stuff and a display area full of airplanes—but also education sessions, workshops, and the Florida Air Museum on the grounds to explore. Air shows will take center stage every afternoon too.