EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
The world's greatest aviation celebration. AirVenture Oshkosh brings 650,000+ aviation enthusiasts to Wittman Regional Airport for seven days of airshows, exhibits, fly-in camping, and the highest concentration of aviation enthusiasm on the planet.
What to expect
Quick facts
Dates
July 20–26, 2026
Location
Wittman Regional Airport
Oshkosh, United States
Estimated attendance
~650,000
Exhibitors
~800
Registration
from USD 60 day pass
Languages
EN
Regulatory focus
FAA
Also known as
AirVenture, Oshkosh, EAA AirVenture, AirVenture Oshkosh
Who attends
Aviation enthusiasts of every kind — current pilots, prospective student pilots, aircraft owners, A&Ps, homebuilders, vintage aircraft owners, aviation media, manufacturers, the FAA, and a substantial international contingent.
Why flight schools attend
AirVenture is the highest-traffic flight-school recruiting venue in North America by an enormous margin. Hundreds of thousands of aviation-curious visitors walk past flight school exhibits over the week. Schools with even a small presence in the relevant exhibit hangars meet more potential students in seven days than they do in a typical year of local marketing. The CFI hiring conversations also happen at Oshkosh — particularly for schools building career-pipeline brand recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
AirVenture runs annually in the last full week of July (Monday through Sunday) at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 2026 dates are July 20-26.
Yes — by attendance volume, AirVenture is the largest aviation recruiting opportunity in North America. Schools with a presence in the right exhibit hangars meet more potential students in a week than they do across most of the year. Even attending without an exhibit booth provides meaningful network and pipeline value.
Both are EAA-aligned annual GA gatherings. AirVenture in Oshkosh runs in late July and is roughly 4x the scale of Sun 'n Fun. Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, Florida runs in early April and is the year's first major gathering — smaller, more relaxed, but with similar exhibit and education content.
Listing last verified May 4, 2026 · Always confirm dates and registration via the official site.