Registration for FlightSimExpo Tours & Experiences Begins This Weekend

Attendees can book planespotting tours, flight sim classes, a walking brewery tour, social events, and more.

The initial schedule for the June 12-14 convention in Saint Paul is now available flightsimexpo.com/schedule.

SAINT PAUL – April 16, 2026 – FlightSimExpo is a three-day, action-packed show featuring developer announcements, hands-on exhibits, panel discussions, flight sim workshops, and more. Attendees can also register for fun, group activities designed to enhance the FlightSimExpo weekend.

Tours & Experiences

FlightSimExpo attendees are invited to explore the aviation industry, culture, and history of Saint Paul through optional Tours & Experiences! Starting this weekend, attendees can sign up for:

• An airside bus tour of MSP.
• A walking tour of Delta’s Technical Operations facilities.
• A 5K fun run, sponsored by FSElite.
• A walking brewery tour of downtown Saint Paul.
• A trip to Mall of America®, open to attendees and families!
• And lots more.

More information on the 2026 Tours & Experiences options is available at flightsimexpo.com/tours. Registration starts on April 18 at 12pm CDT for FSA Captains, and 24 hours later for all other attendees.

Exhibit Hall Sign-Ups

In May, attendees will also be able to sign up for experiences happening in the Exhibit Hall, including:

• A free show floor tour, led by experienced simmers.
• X-Plane Developer Courses, designed to showcase content creation in X-Plane 12.
• Aviation Career mentoring sessions from real-world airline pilots.
• A Flight Training Experience powered by flight intelligence software.

More information on these exhibit hall experiences is available at flightsimexpo.com/signups.

Exhibitors to be Revealed Later this Month

On yesterday’s April Developer Livestream, the Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) team confirmed they will be one of more than 60 exhibitors in the FlightSimExpo Exhibit Hall!

The FlightSimExpo team was recently in Saint Paul with Media Partner FSElite to film the 2026 Exhibitor Reveal. Designed to showcase the developers who will be exhibiting at 2026 while giving attendees a visual of what the FlightSimExpo experience will look like, filming took place at multiple locations in Saint Paul, including the Saint Paul RiverCentre and nearby hotels.

The current list of 2026 sponsors is available at flightsimexpo.com/partners. The 2026 floorplan and initial exhibitor reveal is coming later this month.

Join FlightSimExpo in Saint Paul

FlightSimExpo takes place on June 12-14, 2026 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, an 8-mile drive from Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minnesota. MSP airport offers more than 130 non-stop destinations across the country and around the world. Saint Paul is also served by Amtrak’s Borealis and Empire Builder routes.

“We were thrilled to join the FlightSimExpo team in Saint Paul to try to capture on film what the event will be like,” said Calum Martin, Content Director of FSElite—a flight sim media website and 2026 Diamond Sponsor of FlightSimExpo. “It’s been eye-opening to see so many great hangout spots, amazing food places, and plenty of historic sights. It’s going to be a great show, with a real sense of community both at the show and after hours.”

Tickets for the event are available at flightsimexpo.com. Discounted hotels are available, and attendees can also save on flights from Delta, Southwest, United, and codeshare partners.

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About FlightSimExpo. FlightSimExpo is one of the world’s largest flight simulation conventions. The event has welcomed more than 5,000 attendees to events in Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, and Houston since 2018. FlightSimExpo is produced by Flight Simulation Association, a community-driven organization of developers, simmers, and real-world pilots working to make it easier to get started in home flight simulation. Join the community today—free—at flightsimassociation.com for resources, learning content, webinars, and discounts on top add-ons and simulation hardware.