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Trump event expected to draw over 10,000 to airport

J.D. Gallop
FLORIDA TODAY

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump is still on track to appear at the Orlando Melbourne International Airport on Tuesday, drawing possibly over 10,000 people to hear him inside one of the largest air maintenance repair hangars on the east coast.

Doors for the event  will open at 4 p.m. Tuesday, just 24 hours after the New York real estate developer faces off against Hillary Clinton in a debate at Hofstra University in New York.

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Those planning to attend can register for tickets at the Trump campaign web page. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Airport officials are advising the public to get to the site early. Parking will be marked clearly on site.

“We’re also anticipating adding the same parking as that’s been used for the air show,” said Lori Booker, spokeswoman for Orlando Melbourne International Airport.

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Trump is expected to fly into the airport by 6 p.m.

He will then speak at the 83,000-square foot AeroMod International Hangar, at 100 Aerospace Drive.

There is no dress code, although signs, banners and posters will not be allowed.

Melbourne's Tuesday weather will bring a 40 percent chance of rain before midnight. Skies are expected to be mostly cloudy with temperatures topping out at about 85 degrees, a slight departure from the more than 60 consecutive days of 90-plus degree temperatures.

After speaking in Melbourne, Trump will fly to Waukesha, Wisconsin.