SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo: 2027 dates, tickets and parking

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Dates, tickets, parking and rules come from the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo site: its tickets, parking, hours and FAQ pages. This page is updated each year at the same address.

The 2027 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is Tuesday, April 6, to Sunday, April 11, 2027, at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport. Tickets are on sale now at early bird prices. The organizers say the expo is Florida’s largest annual convention of any kind, with more than 200,000 guests and more than 500 exhibitors each year.

Know before you go

• Dates: Tuesday, April 6, to Sunday, April 11, 2027
• Where: SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus, 3875 W. Pipkin Road, Lakeland Linder International Airport
• Tickets: online now at early bird prices, or at the gate; children 12 and under free
• Parking: $14 a day online, $24 a day at the gate
• Phone: 863-644-2431
• Organizer: flysnf.org

Dates for the next four years

The organizers have already fixed the dates through 2030, according to the SUN ‘n FUN site:

What it is

SUN ‘n FUN began in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts and is run by the Aerospace Center for Excellence, a nonprofit, the organizers say. Hundreds of aircraft fill the campus: vintage, homebuilt, aerobatic, warbirds, jets and light sport planes. There are daily airshows, a trade show, forums and workshops for pilots, a career fair, and a family area for children. The daily schedule for 2027 had not been posted when we checked; the organizers mark it “coming soon.”

Tickets

The tickets page lists these rules:

• Buy online in advance or on site. The expo is 100% cashless.
• Prices shown are all-in, with no ticket fees added; taxes are added at checkout.
• Single-day and weekly tickets are sold. Online single-day tickets are good for any one day.
• Children 12 and under are free. Youth ages 13 to 17 buy a youth ticket.
• Active-duty service members and veterans get a discount online, and members of participating aviation groups can get discount codes.
• There is no cheaper ticket after 5 p.m.
• From 2027, camping does not include general admission; each camper needs a ticket.

Upgrades include the air-conditioned 9/27 Club chalet and reserved airshow seating along the flight line. The organizers had early bird prices in effect when we checked; see the tickets page for the current rate.

Parking, rideshare and getting there

From the parking page:

• Main Entrance, Lot 1: off Pipkin Road; GPS address 3875 Pipkin Road, Lakeland, FL 33811.
• East Entrance, Lot 3: Airside Center Drive and Old Medulla Road.
• Lots are open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Overflow parking may open on Saturday, the busiest day.
• Trams run between the lots and the entrances.
• Rideshare and drop-off: only at The Island, 3446 Flightline Drive.
• Follow event signs and traffic officers; traffic patterns change during the week.

The organizers do not post a road closure list; they say traffic patterns may change during the event to handle the volume, so allow extra time near the airport. Our getting around Lakeland guide covers the roads.

Hours

The hours page lists exhibits open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Main Entrance ticket office opens at 8 a.m. most days and 7 a.m. Saturday. The organizers say hours may change with weather or operations, and they post updates on the SUN ‘n FUN mobile app during the expo.

What you can bring

From the FAQ page:

• Allowed: bags (subject to screening) and refillable water bottles.
• Not allowed inside the expo: outside food and drinks, coolers, outside alcohol, oversized bags, drones, skateboards, scooters, e-bikes and bicycles (bikes are allowed only in the campgrounds).
• Pets: allowed only in the campgrounds, on a leash. Service animals follow separate rules.
• Mobility: wheelchairs and mobility devices are allowed, and rentals are available.
• Smoking only in designated areas. Free Wi-Fi in designated areas.

Frequently asked questions

When is SUN ‘n FUN 2027? Tuesday, April 6, to Sunday, April 11, 2027, at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport. The organizers have also set April 4-9, 2028.

How much is parking at SUN ‘n FUN? General parking is $14 a day bought online or $24 a day at the gate. Preferred parking near Main Registration is $35 a day, gate only, first come, first served.

Do kids need a ticket for SUN ‘n FUN? Children 12 and under get in free. Youth ages 13 to 17 buy a youth ticket.

Can I bring food, a cooler or my dog to SUN ‘n FUN? No. Outside food, drinks and coolers are not allowed inside the Expo unless needed for medical reasons, and pets are allowed only in the campgrounds. Refillable water bottles and bags are allowed.

Where do rideshares drop off at SUN ‘n FUN? At The Island, 3446 Flightline Drive, the only rideshare and guest drop-off point.

What this means for you

• Buy tickets and parking online: parking alone is $10 a day cheaper than at the gate.
• Bring children 12 and under free, a refillable water bottle and sunscreen; leave the cooler and the dog at home.
• SUN ‘n FUN falls after Polk County’s spring break; see our spring break page.

Related: things to do in Lakeland, kids’ activities and our other annual event pages for the Lake Mirror Classic, Snowfest and Mayfaire by-the-Lake.