SunTrax

Advancing Transportation and Aeronautical Innovation

SunTrax is the premier transportation innovation and testing facility supporting the development, validation and deployment of advanced mobility technologies. 

SunTrax Air expands the capabilities of the SunTrax campus, creating a premier testbed for next‑generation aviation, integrated mobility and air–ground transportation technologies. As the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) hub for Florida, SunTrax Air supports the development, validation and safe deployment of advanced aeronautical systems that will shape the future of mobility across Florida and beyond.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) share a commitment to accelerating innovation, strengthening Florida’s multimodal transportation landscape and preparing the next generation of leaders in both ground and air mobility.

Together, ERAU and FDOT align research, education and applied testing to advance transformative transportation solutions — from smart infrastructure to emerging aerospace systems.

 

About SunTrax Air

SunTrax Air is a state-supported aviation and transportation technology hub designed to test, integrate and evaluate emerging air‑mobility systems in a controlled, real‑world environment. Leveraging purpose‑built infrastructure, the facility provides advanced capabilities for:

  • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems, including eVTOL operations
  • Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) testing and airspace integration
  • Air‑to‑ground and vehicle‑to‑infrastructure (V2X) communication
  • Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) supporting air/ground coordination
  • Data‑driven aeronautical and multimodal mobility research
  • Smart city applications that connect roadway, aviation and logistics systems

By enabling secure testing conditions that mirror real operational environments, SunTrax Air bridges the gap between aeronautical research, technology validation and deployment. The facility ensures emerging air‑mobility innovations are safe, reliable and scalable — advancing Florida’s position as a national leader in integrated transportation.