FAA Notice – AirVenture Flight Procedures

The free 32-page booklet is an absolute must if you're flying an aircraft to Oshkosh. It outlines all arrival/departure procedures, radio frequencies, Wittman Regional Airport details, and much more.

Although many of the procedures are similar to previous years, there are updates in nearly every area to enhance safety, efficiency, and convenience for the thousands of airplanes expected at the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration®.

The EAA AirVenture flight procedures Notice is required reading and should be part of a pilot's pre-flight preparation.

Graphic TFR NOTAMs: When flying in the U.S., EAA strongly encourages you to check NOTAMs and Notices for current temporary flight restrictions (TFR) that may affect your flight route.

2025 changes include:

• Maintaining 90 KTS until entering downwind at Oshkosh
• Beginning descent over gravel pit when arriving to Runway 27
• Addition of a QR code on the Notice cover that directs to the EAA “Flying In” webpage
• Updated web addresses for mass arrivals, helicopters, and the EAA Seaplane Base

New for 2025

• The ATIS broadcast at AirVenture has doubled the transmitter wattage from previous years and should be available out to approximately 60 miles/3000ft. at 125.9.

• FBO Link will offer their app free for the duration of the 2025 NOTAM. Obtain landing data and latest ASOS information. (Onboard connectivity required)

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Safe Landing at AirVenture – Best Methods for Landing on 18R and 27

In this video, EAA Safety Committee leaders and experienced pilots Sean Elliott and Charlie Precourt demonstrate the AirVenture specific pattern and landing techniques for runway 18R and 27 – both good and bad. Key points to note from the video:

• These demonstrated pattern descent points and target altitudes may be different from what you are used to. Early descent on the downwind leg is not a typical pattern operation and hitting 1,300 feet MSL at the downwind to base leg corner is different as well.
• Plan to be wings level on final by 1,050 feet MSL.
• If it doesn’t feel right, IT IS OK TO GO AROUND! ATC will accommodate and provide instructions.

Additionally, EAA published an AirVenture arrival preparation flight review lesson plan for pilots. Consider reviewing this with your CFI prior to flying into the event.