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Nestled on the shores of Lake Winnebago in east-central Wisconsin, Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) is the ultimate aviation mecca—transforming into the world’s busiest airport during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, drawing 700,000+ enthusiasts from 94 countries for a week of fly-ins, airshows, and innovation. Just 2 miles south of downtown Oshkosh, this county-owned public-use facility offers year-round GA ops amid lush farmlands and easy access to Milwaukee (90 mins) and Chicago (3 hrs). A non-towered hub for experimental, vintage, and warbird pilots, with a $257M economic boost from 2025’s record event.

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Brief History
Dedicated in 1928 and renamed for aviator Steve Wittman in 1967, OSH became the permanent home of EAA AirVenture in 1970—evolving from a modest fly-in (1953 origins) into “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” WWII-era roots trace to pilot training; post-war, it hosted debuts like Van’s RV-3 (1972). The 2025 event (July 21-27) shattered records with 704,000 attendees, 10,000+ aircraft, and highlights like B-29 reunions, Goodyear blimp returns, and Patty Wagstaff’s finale—cementing its legacy as GA’s pivotal gathering.