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Get ready to turn up the fun as the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland

Writer: Alastair MacAlastair Mac

Florida's largest annual convention, SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is back, with over 200.000 visitors expected to attend this year's event, which features the US Navy Blue Angels and more.


Get ready to turn up the fun as the  SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland

Get ready to turn up the fun during the 51st Annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, which kicks of from April 1 to April 6, 2025.


Highlights in the sky this year include jaw-dropping maneuvers and adrenaline-pumping aerial displays from the US Navy Blue Angels, and the US Navy Growler Demo Team. Plus, buckle up for even more of the fastest, coolest, heart-pounding demo teams in the country as the F-16 Viper Demo Team and the F-35 Lightning II Demo Team take to the skies at SUN 'n FUN 51!


Get ready to turn up the fun as the  SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland

Also, returning this year is Rob Holland, one of the premier airshow performers and freestyle aerobatic competition pilots in the world flying the MXS - RH, plus don't miss the Titan Aerobatic Team! This group of legendary pilots are some of the airshow industry's most decorated and beloved performers.


In addition to the action in the sky, this year you can come and see the Elvis Jet! Jimmy Webb recently converted a Lockheed Jetstar owned by Elvis Presley into an RV. You can see it at SUN 'n FUN and take a tour!



From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts, the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has grown into one of the largest and most successful aviation events on earth.


SUN ‘n FUN is now Florida’s largest annual convention of any kind, and each year over 200,000 visitors flock to what has become known as “Aviation’s Season Opener” or “Spring Break for Pilots.”


Get ready to turn up the fun as the  SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland

Visitors to the expo can look forward to seeing hundreds of aircraft showcased in all shapes and sizes. Aircraft areas include Vintage, Homebuilt, Aerobatic, Warbird, Jet, and Light Sport.


Plus, 500 exhibitors will feature an incredible lineup of products and services, hands-on workshops teach hundreds of building and maintenance skills, and dozens of forums educate pilots and maintainers about safety, new products, and an infinite number of other timely topics.


Not just for pilots, SUN ‘n FUN has STEM and Career Fair activities, plus a Family Oasis and, of course, the world-famous daily and night airshows that feature breathtaking displays from dozens of military and civilian performers.


Get ready to turn up the fun as the  SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland

Static Display Highlights

  • C-130J Super Hercules

  • C-17 Globemaster

  • KC-135 Stratotanker

  • F-14 Tomcat

  • F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • F-35A Lighting II

  • A-10C Thunderbolt II

  • T-6 Texan

  • E-9

  • Boeing P-8 Poseidon

  • CASA C-212 Aviocar

  • U.S. Customs & Border Patrol King Air

  • TH-73A Thrasher

  • Boeing AH-64 Apache

  • Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

  • Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk

  • Boeing CH-47 Chinook

  • MD-530

  • CMV-22B Osprey

  • TG-16 Glider

  • BQM-167 Skeeter


Get ready to turn up the fun as the  SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland

Airshow Highlights

  • F-16 Viper Demo Team

  • F-35A Lighting II Demo Team

  • E/A-18 Growler Demo Team

  • USAFA Glider Demo Team

  • F-35C Demo Team

  • US Navy Blue Angels



Get ready to turn up the fun as the  SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland

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