Historic Lineup Will Take Center Stage at AirVenture’s Boeing Plaza

Oshkosh’s marquee ramp set to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with dynamic display of flight history.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

A Boeing 747 sits on display at Boeing Plaza at EAA AirVenture in 2025. [Credit: EAA]

Key Takeaways:

Boeing Plaza at EAA AirVenture 2026 (July 20-26) will host a dynamic and diverse display of aircraft, ranging from modern military jets to historic planes.
The exhibit, themed as a salute to America's 250th birthday, will feature a daily changing lineup of aircraft including B-52s, C-5s, F-series fighters, and special livery airliners.
The event offers a unique opportunity to see a wide array of aviation history and innovation, with dedicated volunteers managing the intricate movements of these notable aircraft.

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Boeing Plaza, the large aircraft ramp of the EAA AirVenture showgrounds, becomes the center of the aviation universe in less than two weeks when Oshkosh 2026 gets underway. The fly-in convention runs from July 20-26, and the aircraft on display on the central grounds will likely change day by day.

According to the Experimental Aircraft Association, the 2026 lineup features an eclectic mix of modern military aircraft, the latest innovations, cultural favorites, and historic aircraft both civilian and military. Decades of aviation will be on display and it’s a bit of a thrill to see a modern Boeing B-29 parked a few feet away from a Boeing C-17 and a B-52, or a modern airline a few feet from a DC-3 that your grandparents might have flown in.