In just one week, the flight simulation community will gather at the iconic Aviodrome Aviation Museum in Lelystad for one of the largest annual sim events in Europe.
More than 60 exhibitors and over 5,000 enthusiasts are expected, turning the historic aviation venue into the global meeting point for developers, sim pilots, cockpit builders, and aviation fans.
SIMMARKET Platinum Sponsor on site
SIMMARKET will be present at FlightSimWeekend 2026 with several highlights for visitors.
- The Leonardo Software House team behind Fly The Maddog X will showcase the new 20th Anniversary Edition of their advanced McDonnell Douglas MD-80 simulation for MSFS24/20.
- Developer Fabio Merlo will also be on site to reveal the next iteration of FlightControlReplay and FlightControlSpotter, with early Alpha builds available for testing and discussion with the community.
- Visitors can additionally pick up OnAir Airline Manager flyers and discover current offers for OnAir Airline Manager directly at the SIMMARKET booth, in front of WINCTRL hardware booth.
🎟️ Tickets
https://flightsimweekend.com/tickets/
World Premieres and Big Announcements
The FSElite Stage will once again serve as the central hub for the biggest moments of the weekend. Expect:
- Exclusive reveals and product premieres
- Developer presentations and deep-dive technical sessions
- Major announcements shaping the future of flight simulation
The full presentation schedule is now available.
📅 Event schedule
https://flightsimweekend.com/schedule/#stage
Seating is first-come, first-served, and the room will be cleared after each session to ensure fair access for everyone attending multiple talks.
Official 2026 Event Merchandise
The FlightSimWeekend 2026 merchandise collection is now available for those who want to represent the community during the show.
From walking the exhibition floor to attending the Captain’s Dinner or catching presentations on the FSElite Stage, visitors can pick up the official event T-shirt ahead of time.
🛍️ Official event shirt
https://store.thresholdx.net/products/fsweekend2026-official-event-tshirt
Hands-On Cockpit Building Workshops
MobiFlight will host practical workshops across both days of the event.
Participants will:
- Build a multi-function controller
- Configure it live with the simulator
- Learn how to integrate hardware using MobiFlight — no coding required
Attendees build the controller during the workshop and take it home afterward.
🧰 Workshop registration
https://shop.mobiflight.com/product/mobiflight-workshop-fsweekend26/?v=82a9e4d26595
Pre-registration currently includes a €10 discount, but places are limited.
Planning Your Arrival
To streamline arrival at the venue, organizers recommend using public transport whenever possible.
Public Transport
- From Lelystad Centrum: RRReis Line 7 directly to the Aviodrome
- Connexxion Line 207 to “Eendenweg/Vliegveld” (5-minute walk)
Route planner
https://9292.nl
Parking Options
- P4 – €6.00 (recommended): shuttle bus service to the museum
- P1 & P2 – €7.50: limited spaces within walking distance
More info
https://flightsimweekend.com/tickets/
Join the Community Before the Event
Visitors can also connect with attendees and organizers through the official community server.
💬 Discord
https://discord.com/invite/YNZ3erDwEg
With major developers, hardware makers, and thousands of enthusiasts preparing to descend on Lelystad, FlightSimWeekend 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest gatherings the hobby has seen this year.
