7 Things to Know Before You Go to AirVenture

Here are a few tricks to making the trip to the world's largest airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, more productive and enjoyable.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, July 05, 2024 at 02:27 PM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

The next EAA AirVenture fly-in convention is scheduled for July 20-26, 2026. [FLYING Archive]

Key Takeaways:

Prepare for the AirVenture experience by planning your travel and on-site movement carefully, using maps, trams, and buses to conserve energy, and packing patience for parking.
Ensure personal comfort and safety by carrying a well-equipped backpack with essentials like water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a rain poncho, earplugs, extra socks, and a small first-aid kit.
Optimize your visit by touring hangars early in the day to avoid heat and planning efficient routes to minimize zigzagging across the grounds.

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This year marks my 20th visit to Oshkosh for the EAA AirVenture annual convention in Wisconsin. Over the years I have learned at least seven tricks to making the trip more productive and enjoyable—and now I share them with you.

1. If you drive to the event, pack your patience.

You may end up parked well away from the show grounds and bused to the front gate. Take note of where you parked (for example Blue Lot) and write it down. Also consider dropping an AirTag in your car, so at the end of the day when you’re tired, you can find it more easily.