Register

Oshkosh Tradition: Annual Fly-In Offers So Much That It Never Felt Like Work

EAA AirVenture is more than just an airshow—it’s the world’s largest aviation gathering.

EAA AirVenture starts Monday and runs through Sunday, July 27, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. [FLYING Archive]
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the world's largest aviation gathering, described as more than just an airshow due to its diverse aircraft and attendees.
  • It serves as a deeply rooted annual tradition for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to reconnect, share stories, and explore the latest aircraft, products, and technologies.
  • The 2025 event will feature aerobatic performers, an "Aviation for the Greater Good" exhibit highlighting humanitarian efforts, and centennial celebrations for Fairchild, Travel Air, and Goodyear.
See a mistake? Contact us.

Every summer, the skies above Oshkosh, Wisconsin, come alive with the roar of engines, the buzz of vintage propellers, and the smoke trails of aerobatic displays. But EAA AirVenture is more than just an airshow—it’s the world’s largest aviation gathering, where the diversity of aircraft is matched only by the diversity of attendees. 

This Article First Appeared in FLYING Magazine

If you're not already a subscriber, what are you waiting for? Subscribe today to get the issue as soon as it is released in either Print or Digital formats.

Rebecca Groom

Rebecca Groom, managing editor of FLYING, has specialized in aviation marketing and media for over 12 years, including a five-year tenure as editor in chief of owner-pilot-focused magazine Twin & Turbine. She holds a private pilot certificate and resides in Wichita, Kansas.

Ready to Sell Your Aircraft?

List your airplane on AircraftForSale.com and reach qualified buyers.

List Your Aircraft
AircraftForSale Logo | FLYING Logo
Pilot in aircraft
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox.

SUBSCRIBE