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AFTER LANDING - EXITING RUNWAYS

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Now that you have landed at Oshkosh you need to understand where to promptly exit the runway. This final part of your arrival is just as important as the flight procedures - not only for your safety but for those working on the ground as well.

Exiting Runway 9

If you are piloting an aircraft that weighs less than 6,250 lbs, you will be expected to exit the runway (left or right as directed) without delay onto the sod. If the weight exceeds 6,250 lbs, exit the runway via the first available hard surfaced taxiway. 

Once you have landed exit Runway 9 left or right as directed onto the sod.

DO NOT TURN BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY!  There WILL be aircraft landing behind you.

Exiting Runway 27

If you are piloting an aircraft that weighs less than 6,250 lbs, you will be expected to exit the runway (left or right as directed) without delay onto the sod. If the weight exceeds 6,250 lbs, exit the runway via the first available hard surfaced taxiway.

Once you have landed exit Runway 27 left or right as directed onto the sod.

DO NOT TURN BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY!  There WILL be aircraft landing behind you.

Exiting Runway 18R

If you are piloting an aircraft that weighs less than 6,250 lbs, you will be expected to exit Runway 18R (to the right) onto the sod or paved taxiway. If the weight exceeds 6,250 lbs, exit the runway to the right via the first available hard surface taxiway.

Once you have landed, exit Runway 18R to the right, as directed, onto the sod or paved taxiway.

Expedite clearing the runway and DO NOT TURN BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY! 
There WILL be aircraft landing behind you!

Exiting Runway 18L

All aircraft, regardless of weight, must exit Runway 18L via the first available hard surface taxiway.

Once you have landed, exit Runway 18L to the right, as directed, onto a paved taxiway only.

Expedite clearing the runway, and DO NOT TURN BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY! 
There WILL be aircraft landing behind you! 
HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY 18R!

Do not cross Runway 18R until directed by an FAA Controller wearing a “pink shirt” located at the intersection of the taxiway and Runway 18R.

Exiting Runway 36L

If you are piloting an aircraft that weighs less than 6,250 lbs, you will be expected to exit Runway 36L (to the left) without delay onto the sod or paved taxiway. If the weight exceeds 6,250 lbs, exit the runway to the left via the first available hard surface taxiway.

Expedite clearing the runway, and DO NOT TURN BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY! 
There WILL be aircraft landing behind you!

Exiting Runway 36R

Once you have landed exit Runway 36R to the left onto a paved taxiway or if directed, continue straight ahead and clear the runway at the end. 

Expedite clearing the runway, and DO NOT TURN BACK ONTO THE RUNWAY! 
There WILL be aircraft landing behind you! 
HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY 36L!

AFTER LANDING - PARKING YOUR AIRCRAFT

Once you have cleared your arrival runway place the applicable “Parking” or “Camping” sign (as described in the NOTAM) in your windshield, and follow the volunteer EAA flag personnel, who will direct you to camping or parking!  

Volunteers

During AirVenture all aircraft and vehicle movements, operating on other than the active runways, are directed by dozens of wonderful volunteers on the ground. While the Tower controls operations on the active runways, these ground crew volunteers coordinate all of the ground movement that takes place during AirVenture.

These volunteers are on the grounds before the airport opens to arrival operations each morning and stay until the airport closes each night through rain, shine, and summer heat. 

If you see one of these volunteers in their orange shirt or vest, give them not only the respect they deserve, but a “pat on the back” and thanks for the assistance they provide.

 

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