Wittman Regional Airport Status Update for AirVenture Week

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Even with Oshkosh being cancelled, I keep hearing people saying they're going to fly in and camp anyway. The airport published their official status on this yesterday.

Wittman Airport Status

AIRPORT STATUS DUE TO CANCELLATION OF 2020 EAA AIRVENTURE

We’re all disappointed with the cancellation of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, as it means so many different things for everyone who attends. For thousands of aviators, flying to Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) is a highlight in the logbook.

As AirVenture 2020 is not taking place, Wittman Regional Airport will operate normally as a public use airport with contract tower services. For those considering flying to Oshkosh in late July, it’s important to manage expectations about what is permissible:

  • Aircraft parking for itinerant traffic is available on the Terminal / Basler FBO Ramp. No permit has been obtained for aircraft parking or camping on any turf areas of the airfield and therefore is not permitted.
  • No buildings or facilities on the AirVenture grounds will be open. Those attempting to camp will be asked to move to Terminal / Basler FBO ramp parking or depart.
  • The Warbird / Homebuilt camping areas near P-1 taxiway will not be open. Papa 2 taxiway (Boeing Plaza) will not be accessible.
  • There will be no access to EAA facilities from the airport. EAA did not obtain a Wisconsin temporary campground permit for Camp Scholler in 2020, so it is illegal to accept or allow campers there this year. The EAA Aviation Museum also will be closed to the public through July.
For those who still want to fly to Oshkosh during AirVenture week, we encourage you to park at the Terminal / Basler FBO ramp, stay at one of our local hotels, and enjoy some of Oshkosh’s hospitality. Please coordinate with Basler Flight Service to arrange any ground handling needs.

Published June 10, 2020
 
And last a friend tried to check the Hilton had not rescinded the special Airventure rates. Remember that several years ago the airport put an eight-foot fence around the airport. There's no way on and off the field except through a few controlled gates unlike during the show. I've stayed at the Hilton "off season" there. They have their own gate to their little ramp.
 
I tried to explain this to several pilots I knew that announced they were going after it was cancelled. There will be nothing there for you. You will not be allowed to set up camp. There will be no services. Oshkosh will be a normal airport that day.
 
I just want to fly up the skyway, park on Boeing Plaza for 30 minutes, take some pics of the plane, stop at Pete’s for a burger on the way back, and enjoy a nice long day of flying...

Even if I have to pay Basler’s ramp fee.
 
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