# Security, Defense & Aviation Host Cities & Convention Campuses Compared

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/industries/security-defense-aviation/venues
- **Parent Industry Hub:** https://conventions.com/industries/security-defense-aviation
- **SectorScore™:** 9.7 / 10 (#1 Audited North American Security, Defense & Aviation Trade Show Circuit)
- **National Circuit Director:** Sara Chaval · National Security, Defense & Aviation Circuit & Ground Director · (702) 576-1312 (Operated by ConventionPeople.com)
- **Summary:** Compare the 4 primary North American host cities and convention campuses for security, defense, tactical, public safety & aviation shows: union vs. right-to-work labor rules, drayage rates, and 10×10 vs. 20×20 island costs.

## Key Security, Defense & Aviation Benchmarks
- **Raw Space Rate Range:** $45.00–$75.00 / net sq. ft.
- **Typical 10×10 All-In:** ~$13,250
- **Typical 20×20 Island All-In:** ~$52,800
- **3-Show Circuit Savings:** Save ~$11,565 (29%) w/ $3,995/show Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™