FlightSimWeekend 2027 Announces New Venue and Dates in Utrecht

FlightSimWeekend is preparing for a major new chapter in 2027, with organizers officially announcing that the next edition of the event will take place April 3-4, 2027, at Expo Houten in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

The move marks a significant evolution for one of the flight simulation community’s most recognizable gatherings. According to the FlightSimWeekend team, the new venue was selected after listening to feedback from the community, exhibitors, and partners. The goal is to create a larger, more connected, and more streamlined event experience for attendees and exhibitors alike.

A Bigger Home for the Flight Simulation Community

Expo Houten will offer more than 3,000 square meters of dedicated floor space, allowing all exhibitors to be located under one roof. That means no outdoor tents, improved visitor flow, and wider walkways designed to help guests explore the event more comfortably.

The venue will also bring several key infrastructure upgrades, including dedicated high-speed internet, a professional-grade power grid, and extended setup access beginning Thursday, April 1, 2027. Large overhead drive-in doors will allow exhibitors to deliver equipment directly to their booth locations, helping reduce the usual setup scramble that comes with large hardware-heavy simulation events.

For an event built around high-end flight decks, streaming software, cockpit hardware, and connected simulation platforms, those upgrades are no small thing. This is the kind of infrastructure flight sim exhibitors dream about while quietly whispering, “please don’t trip the breaker.”

Easy Access, Strong Travel Connections

Located near Utrecht, Expo Houten places the event in the heart of the Netherlands. The venue is less than 45 minutes by car from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, making it highly accessible for international visitors and partners.

Public transport access is also a major selling point. Utrecht is one of the country’s central railway hubs, with frequent train and bus connections from Schiphol and surrounding cities. For those driving in, the venue sits near the A27 motorway and will offer abundant free parking for both visitors and exhibitors.

Organizers also noted that multiple hotel options, including several four-star properties, are located within a short 5 to 10-minute drive of the venue.

Official Program Moves to Expo Houten

The FlightSimWeekend team also addressed recent confusion in the market after communications from the former host venue, Luchtvaartmuseum Aviodrome, regarding a separate March 2027 event.

Organizers clarified that Stichting FlightSimWeekend, the FlightSimWeekend Foundation, is the official organizer and legal successor of the FSWEEKEND event, brand, and legacy. The official FlightSimWeekend program, including the Captain’s Dinner, Flight Sim Awards 2027, and exclusive media partner content, will move exclusively to Expo Houten in Utrecht.

The organization also stated that use of the FSWEEKEND name by the former venue is currently under formal dispute.

More Details Coming Soon

FlightSimWeekend says official floor plans and the 2027 exhibitor brochure will be sent to exhibitors and partners in the coming weeks and months. Additional details are also expected regarding hotel booking options, partner rates, the Captain’s Dinner, and the Flight Sim Awards 2027 nomination process and ceremony.

For now, the dates are locked in: FlightSimWeekend 2027 will take place April 3-4, 2027, at Expo Houten in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Sky Blue Radio will continue following developments as this next chapter for FlightSimWeekend takes shape. The community’s landing lights are already pointed toward Utrecht