Airplane Types Unlock AirVenture Locations for Parking, Camping

So you’re finally an airplane owner. The best place to park and camp at AirVenture in Oshkosh largely depends on what kind you have.

Jason McDowell

Wednesday, July 03, 2024 at 09:21 AM ET

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Your aircraft type and year of manufacture dictates where you’re allowed to camp at EAA AirVenture, so plan accordingly. [Credit: Larry Griffiths]

Key Takeaways:

A new airplane owner's 1973 aircraft doesn't qualify for the "vintage" category at EAA AirVenture (Oshkosh) due to a 1971 cutoff, meaning he cannot park with friends in that area.
The article compares the two main general aviation parking and camping areas at AirVenture: the North 40 and the South 40.
The North 40 offers proximity to businesses, excellent runway views, and extensive amenities but is subject to constant highway noise.
Conversely, the South 40 provides a quieter, more rural atmosphere and closer access to the ultralight strip, but lacks direct runway views and is generally further from the main show.

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My good friend Chris recently bought his first airplane. It’s over half a century old and has a wooden airframe covered in fabric. He loves it and has been looking forward to flying it to as many fly-ins and get-togethers as possible.

As is the case with any first-time airplane owner, he’s pretty excited and has been asking me all kinds of thoughtful questions about the logistics of flying into the biggest aviation celebration in the world, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One of his first questions pertained to the geography of the July 22-28 event and in what area he should plan to park and camp.