AeroShell Square, the massive ramp in the center of the EAA convention grounds, becomes the crossroads of the aviation world for one week every year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. No other place on Earth brings together such a rich and diverse collection of aircraft, and this week, AeroShell Square will host everything from current military aircraft to magnificent warbirds from the World War II era. And it’ll have some of the finest vintage airplanes parked next to the latest aircraft from the world’s top manufacturers, plus a few surprises that will make your visit unforgettable.

"It is amazing when one thinks of the variety of aircraft parked within a few yards of one another at AirVenture," said Tom Poberezny, EAA president and AirVenture chairman. "Through the years, everything from EAA’s flying reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer to the supersonic Concorde has been parked on AeroShell Square. It is the place where history meets innovation, and tradition meets technology."

In addition, AeroShell Square is the site of tomorrow’s opening day concert by The Beach Boys, presented by Eclipse Aviation, Ford Motor Company, and Innovative Solutions & Support. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m., right after the conclusion of the afternoon air show.

You can also look for a number of new aircraft announcements at AeroShell Square throughout the week. And during the afternoon air show, many of the performers’ aircraft are parked at the mouth of AeroShell Square as they await their turn to perform. AeroShell Square is also adjacent to such popular areas as homebuilt and vintage aircraft parking, the main commercial exhibit area, and EAA’s Light-Sport Aircraft Mall.