EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration
 
    
 

 

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NEARBY BUSINESSES

  Aquariums, Zoos, and Botanical Gardens
  Art Museums and Galleries
  Banks
  Gas Stations
  Golf Courses
  Grocery Stores
  Hair Salons
  Movie Theaters
  Religious Services
  Restaurants
  Retail Shopping
  Green Bay Packers
  Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
  More...

  

Services

AEROBICS

Get your day off to a good start and your energy soaring by joining us for a low impact aerobic class. The class is taught by certified instructor Michael Toft. Classes are held at the Theater in the Woods. No advance registration is required. Loose clothing and comfortable shoes are suggested. Classes are at 8 a.m.

ATMs

ATMs are located throughout the grounds:
 - Main Gate
 - Admission Gate 346 (west of Warbirds & Forums area)
 - Fly Market
 - Northeast of Exhibit Hangar B
 - Southeast Corner of EAA Wearhouse
 - Camp Scholler - Security Bldg.
 - Skyshoppe

BANKING / CURRENCY EXCHANGE

EAA Members may cash checks (up to $200) or exchange currency at the windows located at the southeast corner inside the EAA Wearhouse.

BUSES / SHUTTLES

Oshkosh - Served by Greyhound Bus Lines
1-800-231-2222 / 920-231-6490

Oshkosh Transit System
During AirVenture, the Oshkosh Transit System provides shuttle buses from the downtown Transit Center and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus to the convention grounds. View the schedule

Appleton - Shuttles are available from the Outagamie County Airport and various motels for a nominal fee. Call Nationwide Travelers 920-734-5620. View the schedule

Fond du Lac - Shuttle buses are available from Fond du Lac County Airport for a nominal fee. Contact the Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at visit@fdl.com, or by calling 920-923-3010 or 1-800-937-9123.

Appleton, Kimberly, Menasha, Neenah – From various hotels - Monday-Thursday & Sunday: One morning departure/one evening return. Friday-Saturday: Two morning departures/two evening returns. One additional late return on Saturday after the air show and fireworks. Call Lamers Bus Lines to make reservations at 800-236-1240, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-8 p.m. CDT. View the schedule

Green Bay, De Pere, Kaukauna, Little Chute – The pick-ups and drop-offs are from the Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay, and various hotels in Green Bay, De Pere, Kaukauna and Little Chute. Monday-Thursday & Sunday: One morning departure/one evening return. Friday-Saturday: Two morning departures/two evening returns. One additional late return on Saturday after the air show and fireworks. Call Lamers Bus Lines to make reservations at 800-236-1240, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-8 p.m. CDT. View the schedule

Milwaukee Airport & Intermodal Terminal, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, UW-Oshkosh, Appleton, Waupaca, Stevens Point, Wausau – Daily, this line-run makes pick-ups and drop-offs at the previously listed locations. For more information and pricing, call Lamers Bus Lines at 866-552-6377, or make online reservations at www.GoLamers.com. View the schedule

Madison, UW-Madison, Columbus Amtrak, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Fond du Lac, Appleton (downtown), Green Bay Metro – Daily, this line-run makes pick-ups and drop-offs at the previously listed locations. For more information and pricing, call Lamers Bus Lines at 1.866.552.6377, or make online reservations at www.GoLamers.com. View the schedule

Van/Sedan/Limo/Bus Service – Lamers Bus Lines offers as-needed service for one to five-hundred passengers to AirVenture from anywhere in the state and Midwest. For more information and scheduling call Lamers Bus Lines at 800-236-1240, or submit an online service request at www.GoLamers.com.

Go Riteway Shared-exclusive shuttle van service, sedan, limousine, motor coach, bus service, and affordable park and ride service are all available to and from Milwaukee:

Bus/Taxi-like Service – Kobussen Bus offers taxi-like service on demand for one to one hundred passengers to/from anywhere. For more information and scheduling, e-mail ann@kobussen.com (prior to July 21) or call Bronson at 920-376-0652 (after July 21). They are also located in a tent by the Bus Park near the Main Gate.

CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS

Located on the north side of Exhibit Hangar A.

DAY CARE

View a listing of Oshkosh area day care centers.

EAA COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

920-230-7800
The EAA Communications Center is staffed 24-hours to serve AirVenture attendees and those who need information on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The Communications Center, or Comm Center, is available for general questions regarding AirVenture and as an emergency message relay service. Emergency messages are broadcast through the center's PA system throughout the day or as needed. Emergency messages can also be relayed to those staying in EAA's Camp Scholler.

In addition to the emergency messaging service, the Comm Center is also a key point of contact for information on the event. Comm Center volunteers have telephone and radio contact with all areas of AirVenture and can normally answer just about any question about AirVenture. With many 20 and 30-year volunteers, Comm Center is a great source for AirVenture information.

EAA RADIO

EAA Radio AM1210 broadcasts continuous information from the EAA AirVenture site. Daily programming includes news from AirVenture, traffic and weather updates, interviews with aviation personalities, updates on EAA programs, AirVenture Forum highlights, live coverage of the daily air show and Theater in the Woods and much more.

EAA Radio will broadcast 24 hours a day on AM 1210. A link will be made available here as well as on the AirVenture home page when EAA Radio begins broadcasting and throughout the event.

HANDICAPPED SERVICES

  • For handicapped automobile parking with a disabled parking identification (DIS ID) permit, follow the signage when driving into the grounds. 
  • Handicapped aircraft parking and aircraft camping areas are available.
  • Camping in Camp Scholler is available for those with disabilities.
  • Handicapped restrooms and showers are identified on the convention site map.
  • All tram routes are handicapped accessible.
  • Click here for handicap/stroller accessible Bus Route information.
If special accessible transportation is required, contact any bus driver on site or stop by the bus park area near the Main Admission Gate.
Single seat personal electric convenience vehicles, specifically designed for those with disabilities, are allowed on the convention site and can also be rented via Vista Mobility, Inc. Automobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, personal transportation machines such as Segways, and all-terrain vehicles are not recognized as authorized vehicles for those with disabilities and are not allowed on the convention site.
For rental information and reservations of personal electric convenience vehicles, please contact:
Vista Mobility, Inc.
1-877-588-4782 x2


Click here to make advance reservations online for one-person electric vehicles.

  • One-person electric convenience vehicles, wheelchairs, wagons and strollers will be available for rent daily, on site.
  • All rental items will be available at two on-site rental locations:
       The Main Gate entrance
       Gate 346, next to the Red Lot parking area

MEDICAL SERVICES (on-site)

Medical Services building is located northeast of the FAA Control Tower and just east of EAA Press Headquarters. Hours will be posted as they become available.

POSTAL SERVICE

A mailbox is located near the Tram tent in front of Convention Headquarters. Mail is picked up daily.

PROPANE TANK REFILLS

One Stop Service Center
4477 Poberezny Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
920-233-6274

Quent's Service Center
2167 State Road 44
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-233-3350

U-Haul
243 Ohio St.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
920-233-1244

RV REPAIR

Call Apple Valley Camping for any on-site RV repair needs during AirVenture. Click here for more information or call 920-757-0676.

SECURITY

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is located north of Exhibit Hangar C on Waukau Ave. EAA security and Camp Scholler security are located both in Camp Scholler, just west of the Barn Store.

SHIPPING INFORMATION
Shipping Information for Attendees (NOT exhibitors/vendors)

2012 information will be available in the coming months.

WORSHIP SERVICES

More information on area churches is available from the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau or visit them on site next to Lost & Found.
 

FUTURE AIRVENTURE DATES: 2012: July 23-29;  2013: July 29-Aug. 4;  2014: July 28-Aug. 3;
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