May 21, 2026
More Than 4,000 Turn Out For Wings & Wheels Family Fest
ORLANDO, Fla. – Clear skies, curious kids, and plenty of horsepower helped Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) soar to new heights Saturday as more than 4,000 children, parents, and community members from across Central Florida turned out for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s (GOAA) second-ever Wings & Wheels Family Fest.
From helicopters and airplanes to sports cars, fire trucks, police cars, and specialty equipment, the airport ramp transformed into a larger-than-life playground where families got up close with the machines that move Central Florida by land and air. Guests explored interactive exhibits, climbed aboard vehicles and airports, and even got to meet some pilots, too!
The free community event featured a wide variety of aircraft, vehicles, and hands-on demonstrations from various community partners.
View our 2026 Wings and Wheels Recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WsAGbwyjGI
“Wings and Wheels is about opening our doors to the community and showing kids that aviation can be exciting, accessible, and full of opportunity,” said Lance Lyttle, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, which manages Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports. “You never know when a moment like sitting in a cockpit, seeing a helicopter up close, or talking with a pilot could inspire a child to pursue a future career in aviation. Events like this help us connect with families while encouraging young people to stay curious, dream big, and explore possibilities they may have never considered before.”
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority wishes to give a special thank you to the 2026 exhibitors, including:
- AdventHealth
- Orlando Flight School
- Audacy Radio
- Orlando Ghostbusters
- Breeze Airways
- Orlando Health
- Cirrus
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- DeLorean Club of Florida
- Orlando Police Department
- Dream Cars 4 Kids
- Osceola County Fire Rescue
- Flight Sim Wings
- Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
- Florida Forest Service
- Peter John’s Ice Cream (Food Truck)
- Florida Highway Patrol
- SeaWorld Orlando / Aquatica
- Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Sheltair
- Gaucha (Food Truck)
- Signature Aviation
- JetBlue Airways
- Spectrum News 13
- Keepsake Photo Booth Rentals
- Toys for Tots
- Lee’s Famous Cheesesteaks (Food Truck)
- Twisted Food (Food Truck)
- MyFlight
- U.S. Transportation Security Administration
- OneBlood
- Velocity Rally
- Orange County Fire Rescue
- Walt Disney World Resort
- Orange County Public Library
- WESH NBC 2
- Orange County Public Schools
- WOFL FOX 35
- Orange County Sheriff’s Office
- Women in Aviation
- Orlando City / Orlando Pride Soccer
- WUCF PBS-TV
- Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)
- …and more!
- Orlando Fire Department
About Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is proud to operate Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), two of Florida’s premier air travel gateways. MCO is a world-class global connector, serving nearly 58 million annual passengers across its three terminals, A, B and C. Connected to an Intermodal Terminal Facility that offers high-speed passenger rail service, Terminal C is an inventive structure that elevates the customer experience with 100% automated screening lanes at TSA checkpoints. ORL is conveniently located just miles from downtown Orlando and provides vital general aviation access to the heart of the region.
For more information, please contact the Office of Public Affairs at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority at 407-825-2055 or email us at MCOPIO@goaa.org for further assistance.