Florida Air Museum

The Florida Air Museum is an aviation museum in Lakeland that displays over 40 different aircraft types in a main building and hangar facility. The collection includes military planes, classic machines, ultralights, historic examples, and experimental designs from various periods.

The museum was founded in 1986 on the grounds of Lakeland Linder International Airport and later received the status of Florida's Official Aviation Museum and Education Center. Its establishment marked the beginning of an institution that brings together aviation history and education in the region.

The museum displays exhibits about aviation pioneers, including a collection from Howard Hughes featuring his flight suit and oxygen mask from his round-the-world flight. Visitors can explore personal items from these legendary figures and understand their impact on flying.

The museum is located on an airport campus and offers guided tours, educational programs, and restoration workshops for visitors of various ages. Each April, the annual SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo brings additional flying activities and exhibitions to the site.

The collection includes the Convair F2Y Sea Dart, the only seaplane design to exceed the speed of sound. This rare aircraft represents an innovative moment in aircraft development that was not pursued further.

Location: Lakeland

Inception: 1986

Website: https://floridaairmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 27.98200,-82.02950

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42