The SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo generates a local economic impact of more than $60 million, but its influence doesn't end when the event does.

In a presentation on Tuesday, April 14, SUN 'n FUN President Gene Conrad shared the numbers from last year and how they impact local aviation education through the Aerospace Center for Excellence.

Attendance

210,000+ attendees
80+ countries and all 50 states represented
15,500 campers

Education

18,000 youth attendees, including 2,501 students on field trips
Nearly $100,000 in James C. Ray Continuing Education Scholarships disbursed
11,239 Florida Air Museum tickets sold and 8,000+ given away

More than 5,000 people visited StoryTime events at the Florida Air Museum last year. | Photo by LALtoday

Operations

6,000+ aircraft operations
3,600 volunteers
561 exhibitors

This year

110+ airshow performances
25 minutes between free Citrus Connection SUN 'n FUN Express buses
25% increase in tickets sold, as of last week