EAA AirVenture Seaplane Base
Nestled in a cozy cove off the west shore of Lake Winnebago      

Nestled deep in the trees in a picturesque cove along the Lake Winnebago shore is a place where all AirVenture visitors should try to visit: The AirVenture Seaplane Base, where the runway requirements specify depth as well as length. A shuttle ride makes regular runs between the AirVenture grounds and the seaplane base.  The stop is located just south of the ultralight runway.

Seaplane base-pace offers a respite from AirVenture’s hustle and bustle. People often just sit on the shore and watch the planes come and go. The base makes the surrounding waters one of the more popular hangouts for curious local boaters.

The most flying activity at seaplane base comes on Saturday when any willing seaplane pilot can do fly-bys along the convention flight line in the annual seaplane showcase. Pilots depart the base in a coordinated, orderly fashion by lining up, taxiing out to form three large circles based on the their size and speed, then taking off at appointed times so they can be identified during their flight line fly-bys.

The nightly events included bonfires, karaoke, a fish fry, and the annual watermelon social. 

A special Seaplane Base shuttle is operated every day. The shuttle runs approx. every hour.

Map of Seaplane Base shuttle location

Visit the Oshkosh Seaplane Base website for more information. (The History of the EAA AirVenture Seaplane Base)