As you would expect at the world’s largest aviation event there is a great deal to see and do, so having 6 full days at the show enables you to do it at a leisurely pace. The slower you go, the more you will see.25. So, what exactly is there to see? In a word “lots”! 2024 was a record-breaking year, with approximately 686,000 people attending the event: 27,000 more than in 2023. On Wittman Field there were 21,883 aircraft operations in an 11-day period from the 20th to 30th July, averaging approximately 148 take offs and landings per hour when the airport was open.