Sun ‘n Fun has been scheduling its show early in the season in recent years, in search of the best possible weather window, and if their luck holds, this week could work out pretty well. According to The Weather Channel, Tuesday and Wednesday will be hot in Lakeland, Florida, with high humidity and temperatures above 90, but Thursday thunderstorms bring in cool, dry weather for the rest of the week, with highs in the 70s and lots of sunshine. Temps creep into the low 80s for Sunday. Gates open at 8 a.m. every day, with general admission set at $37 for adults, $15 for ages 11 to 17, and free for age 10 and younger. Parking is $10. Pilots flying in to the show can find the Notam posted here.
Advance ticket sales have been brisk, show CEO John “Lites” Leenhouts said, with 30 percent more sold than last year. Sun ‘n Fun, which operates as a nonprofit, is the largest donor to the Aerospace Center for Excellence, a 25-acre, 11-building campus dedicated to education in aerospace and STEM subjects. The AVweb team will be at the show all week, bringing daily reports, videos and podcasts to our website and direct to your inbox.
