AirVenture A-Z
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Camper rental
Pop-up campers for rent - Van Boxtel RV Center (920-497-6476)
Campfires/Aircraft parking area
Oshkosh Fire Department rules apply:
No open fires - no fires except cooking fires
No closer than midway between nose and tail of any aircraft
Use the charcoal disposal drums
The fire department's Fire Prevention Officer can issue changes at any time,
depending on conditions
Camping/aircraft
There are several major aircraft camping areas on the grounds:
- North 40 general aircraft camping
- Showplane camping (Vintage, Warbird,
Ultralight, Rotorcraft and Seaplane. NOTE: Seaplane camping is based on
Lake Winnebago)
- Homebuilt aircraft camping, located on the
west end of Taxiway P-1 off Runway 18/36
At least one person in each camping unit must
be an EAA member, but memberships available at aircraft camping registration
areas.
Shower facilities, free public Wi-Fi, on-site
transportation, portable toilets, and access to food and supplies are all
available. Airplane camping
guidelines enforced in all areas. All aircraft must be tied-down. No
pre-registration is necessary and airplane campsites are allocated on a
first-come-first-served basis. Aircraft
camping status/availability is updated regularly.
NOTE: No overnight camping or sleeping is
allowed in aircraft in the General Aviation Parking areas.
Camping/drive-in
Camp Scholler is
conveniently located on the EAA Convention grounds. Individual campsites are
available for tents and vehicles of all sizes (including large RVs). Three-night minimum. Amenities include general store, convenient
access to the Fly-In Theater and Theater in the Woods evening entertainment,
free public Wi-Fi, an internet café, food services, shower facilities,
portable toilets, RV pumping station, and portable pumping services.
Designated camping areas are also available for the handicapped, 24-hour
generator use, and those who bring pets. Electric and water hookups are not
available. No pre-registration is needed for Camp Scholler, and sites are
allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, but plenty of sites are
available. NOTE: At least one person in each camping unit must be an EAA
member, memberships available at Camp Scholler entrance.
Camping/off-site
There are public and private campgrounds within a 50-mile radius that
welcome EAA AirVenture attendees. These campgrounds have varying levels of
rates and services.
Camping/Warbirds
Warbird Members only, located near North 40. For more information call
920-426-4826 or email warbirds@eaa.org.
Celebration Way
The AirVenture name of the east/west taxiway (Taxiway P-2) between the Main
Gate and AeroShell Square.
Chapter House
EAA Chapter information can be found at the Chapter House, in a NEW LOCATION
in 2009. It is located at the corner of Knapp Street Road and Waukau Avenue,
just north of the new FAA Control Tower.
Children's Activities
There are several areas and activities designated for young people at
AirVenture:
- Paul's Park: located in Camp Scholler-
Kids 5 and up can do crafts and games. Kids 6 and up can go on a bus
trip to the Oshkosh YMCA for swimming, gym and game room. Parents must
ride the bus.
- Children's Activity Center: is designed
for children ages 3-7 with age-appropriate aviation activities. The
Children's Activity Hangar is located southeast of the Honda Forums
Plaza. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sunday 9
a.m.-2 p.m. A parents or grandparent must remain with their child. A
stroller parking area is provided.
- KidVenture: Designed for school-age young
people, KidVenture is located at Pioneer Airport, directly behind the
EAA AirVenture Museum. Admission is included with all AirVenture
admissions.
Children's Activity Center
Designed for children ages 3-7 with age-appropriate aviation activities. The
Children's Activity Hangar is located southeast of the Honda Forums Plaza.
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
A parents or grandparent must remain with their child. A stroller parking
area is provided.
Churches
More information is available from the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors
Bureau at www.visitoshkosh.com
or visit them on the AirVenture grounds just inside the Main Gate. Denominational
and non-denominational worship services are also held on the AirVenture
grounds during the convention.
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Camp
Civil Air Patrol members supply valuable volunteer assistance during
AirVenture. Their camp is located along Knapp Street Road, just west of the
Warbirds area.
Compass Hill
Compass Hill is located near
Pioneer Airport, behind the EAA AirVenture Museum. It was designed to
celebrate EAA's worldwide family and the values of quality, innovation, plus
the freedom of personal flight.
Compass Hill features a full size,
four-figure bronze sculpture that depicts a family on an aviation outing.
Benches on the summit accompany these figures, and serve as resting places
from which to view the spectacular scenery, including Pioneer Airport and
the beautiful EAA grounds. During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, this spot has an
excellent view to watch arriving and departing planes and to catch a glimpse
of the air show. Access available via Museum shuttle bus.
Control Tower
The FAA air traffic control tower is located at the corner of Waukau Avenue
and Knapp Street Road, next to the FAA building. Sorry, but federal policy
prohibits tower tours or visitors.
Coolers
Allowed up to 12 x 18 inches. Campers with permits may have larger coolers
in their campsite area only. Subject to search upon entry to grounds.
Craft Tent
Located between forums area and north aircraft exhibit area. Full schedule
of craft activities and classes throughout week, including crafts for
children.
Cross Country Air Race
This cross-country timed air race for eight classes of homebuilt aircraft takes place before opening of AirVenture. The race begins at a different location each year with a finish line outside of Oshkosh. The airplanes then continue to Oshkosh and will park along the flight line, east of AeroShell Square. Pilots are required to pre-register for the race.
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