The official welcome center for SunTrax
Purpose-built to serve as your home base
Steep, complex angles, and multiple blind spots
Three-lane continuous loop track for merging and weaving
2.25-mile track that pushes speeds of up to 70 mph
Simulate a variety of intersection geometries and configurations
Multi-modal passenger transfers, including airports, hotels, and transit centers
Complex intersections, roundabouts, driveways, and other geometric conditions
Eight surfaces that test sensor exposure to noise, vibrations, and surface harshness
24-acre paved immersive, computer-generated environment
Multiple pavement surfaces configured to test under low friction conditions
Elevated 360-degree observation of the track and infield testing activities
The Official Hub of AAM Operations in Florida
Owned and operated by the Florida Department of Transportation, SunTrax Air is Florida’s designated headquarters for Advanced Air Mobility, and the nation’s first research and development facility dedicated to both surface and air transportation technology. Since 2021, FDOT has led statewide efforts to position Florida as the national leader in AAM, and SunTrax Air is the physical embodiment of that commitment. Strategically located just off the I-4 corridor in Polk County, outside the controlled airspace of both Tampa and Orlando International Airports, SunTrax Air is uniquely positioned to serve as the launchpad for Florida’s Aerial Network.
SunTrax Air provides a controlled, purpose-built environment where AAM aircraft and AAM technology can be tested, certified, and refined before entering real-world operations. The facility serves as a collaborative hub for aircraft manufacturers, operators, researchers, and policymakers working together to bring commercial AAM services to Florida. Its facilities include hangars, vertiports, charging stations, a passenger terminal, and the nation’s first AAM Aerial Test Track.
With SunTrax Air, FDOT provides more than just the AAM infrastructure. The Department is an active partner in shaping key research, informing statewide AAM policy, and ensuring that what is studied and learned at this facility drives Florida’s path to successful and safe commercial operations.
With dedicated airspace, world-class infrastructure, and a direct connection to Florida’s planned flight corridors linking Tampa, Orlando, and the Space Coast, SunTrax Air isn’t just a testing ground: it is the epicenter of Florida’s aerial future.
