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Wittman Regional Airport

Oshkosh, United States

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Wittman Regional Airport

Oshkosh, United States

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Home of EAA AirVenture, the world's greatest aviation celebration.

Opened

1927

Location

Oshkosh, United States

Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) is a public airport located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, serving Winnebago County and the surrounding region. Under normal operations it handles general aviation and limited commercial traffic, but it transforms dramatically each summer into one of the busiest airports in the world. Every year, the airport hosts EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, an annual fly-in convention organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association. During that week-long event, the airport handles over 10,000 aircraft movements per day at peak periods, making it temporarily busier than O'Hare or Atlanta. The event draws hundreds of thousands of attendees from around the globe. The airport is named after Steve Wittman, a legendary air racing pilot and aircraft designer who was based in Oshkosh for much of his career. Outside of the AirVenture period, the airport supports general aviation, charter operations, and regional connectivity.

Terminals

The airport has a modest single terminal facility suited to its regional general aviation role, with infrastructure that expands significantly during AirVenture each summer.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include rental cars and taxi services connecting the airport to downtown Oshkosh and surrounding communities.

Airlines here

Wittman Regional does not serve as a hub for any major commercial airline; scheduled commercial service is limited or absent in typical years.

Notable facts

›Named after legendary air racer and aircraft designer Steve Wittman, who died in an aircraft accident in 1995.
›During EAA AirVenture, KOSH temporarily becomes one of the busiest airports in the world by aircraft operations.
›EAA AirVenture Oshkosh attracts more than 500,000 visitors and over 10,000 aircraft annually.
›The airport has two runways, including the long Runway 18/36 used to handle the massive AirVenture traffic.
›Special FAA NOTAMs and unique arrival/departure procedures are published specifically for the AirVenture fly-in period.

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Where aviation legends land on Wisconsin's storied grass runways

Wittman Regional Airport, named after legendary air racer Steve Wittman, serves Oshkosh, Wisconsin as a modest regional facility with an outsized reputation. It transforms each summer into the world's busiest airport during EAA AirVenture, drawing hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts and thousands of aircraft from across the globe. The airport handles general aviation and limited charter operations year-round, anchoring Oshkosh's identity as the global capital of sport aviation.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A small, functional general aviation terminal serving everyday regional and charter flights with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Rental cars available through local agencies at or near the airport
Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) serving the Oshkosh area
Local GO Transit bus routes connecting the airport to downtown Oshkosh
Private shuttle services, especially abundant during EAA AirVenture week

Nearby Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Oshkosh
Holiday Inn Express Oshkosh
Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort
Fairfield Inn & Suites Oshkosh
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Oshkosh

Dining

Dining inside the terminal is minimal, limited to basic vending and snack options given the airport's small scale. The greater Oshkosh area offers a solid range of casual American restaurants, brewpubs, and lakeside dining along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago waterfront. During AirVenture, extensive food vendors and food trucks operate across the EAA grounds to accommodate the massive influx of visitors.

Traveller Tips

If visiting during EAA AirVenture in late July, book accommodation months in advance as hotels fill up across the entire region.
Rent a car — public transit in Oshkosh is limited and a vehicle is the most practical way to get around.
Arrive early during AirVenture as airspace and ground traffic congestion can be significant even for arriving passengers.
Check EAA's official NOTAM and pilot briefing materials carefully if flying in, as special flight procedures apply during the annual fly-in.

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Wittman Regional Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) south of the central business district of Oshkosh, a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. A large portion at the south end of the airport is located in the town of Nekimi. It is located adjacent to Pioneer Airport, part of the EAA Aviation Museum.

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