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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2027 returns to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 26th to August 1st.
Often referred to simply as “Oshkosh,” the annual event attracts pilots, aircraft builders, aviation professionals, exhibitors, and aviation enthusiasts from around the world.
Programming is expected to include daily and night air shows, aircraft anniversaries and gatherings, aviation career activities, STEM programs, flight training resources, hands-on workshops, and presentations covering a broad range of aviation topics. Programming also includes drone demonstrations, RC aviation activities, and autonomous aviation technology showcases.
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Further details will be announced soon. In the meantime, please refer to the previous event information below.
When is the Event?
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 is scheduled for July 20-26, 2026.
Daily air shows are planned for:
Monday–Saturday: 2:15 p.m. CT
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. CT
Night air shows are scheduled for:
Wednesday and Saturday: 8:00 p.m. CT
Themes
Themes across the event include aircraft innovation, aviation heritage, homebuilt aircraft, military aviation, flight safety, pilot training, aviation education, STEM learning, advanced vertical lift technology, eVTOL aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, and aerospace career development.
What’s On?
AirVenture’s daily air shows will feature aerobatic performances, military aircraft, warbirds, vintage aviation, and modern aircraft technology demonstrations. The event’s night air shows will include illuminated aerobatics, drone light displays, and fireworks.
The 2026 program is expected to include appearances by the Red Arrows from July 24–26, with revised crowd line arrangements during those performances.
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Aircraft display areas include Boeing Plaza, Homebuilts, Warbirds, Vintage, Ultralights, LSA & Rotorcraft, Aerobatics, the Seaplane Base, and the EAA Aviation Museum.
Aircraft rides will be available aboard the Ford Tri-Motor 4-AT-B, B-25 Berlin Express, and Bell 47 Helicopter.
Featured aircraft anniversaries and gatherings for 2026 include:
- 100 years: Travel Air, Fairchild, and Goodyear Blimp
- 90 years: AT-6 Texan/Harvard/SNJ and PBY Catalina
- 80 years: Skyraider, Beechcraft Bonanza, Piper PA-12
- 70 years: Lockheed U-2
- 50 years: Robinson Helicopters
- 40 years: Kolb Firestar
- 30 years: AirCam and RV-8
The Aviation Gateway Park will highlight helicopters, advanced vertical lift platforms, and eVTOL aircraft through static displays and interactive exhibits. The area also connects visitors with aviation schools, STEM programs, and aviation career opportunities.
The RC Flying Field will include introductory RC flights, open flying sessions, and autonomous drone delivery demonstrations presented by Wing. Additional unmanned aviation activity is planned through drone showcases at the Twilight Flight Fest.
Hands-on learning opportunities include workshops covering aircraft construction, welding, composites, fabric construction, sheet metal work, and restoration techniques. Daily forums and presentations will cover aircraft maintenance, pilot proficiency, aviation technology, flight safety, and industry developments.
Youth and education activities are also planned throughout the week, including KidVenture, GirlVenture Camp, the Youth Welcome Center, and AviationTech, where high school students will build a Wi-Fi-enabled METAR map using coding, soldering, and CAD-designed components.
Additional attractions include the Fly-In Theater, Theater in the Woods, the Runway 5K, veterans activities, aviation career events, and camping at Camp Scholler. The event will also feature more than 800 exhibitors showcasing aircraft, avionics, aerospace technology, aviation products, and related services.
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Speakers
Featured 2026 speakers include Xyla Foxlin, engineer, pilot, and creator, who will appear as the EAA WomenVenture keynote speaker.
Additional presenters, instructors, pilots, aviation experts, and industry representatives are expected to participate in forums, workshops, demonstrations, and educational sessions throughout the week.
Where is the Event?
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 takes place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
To learn more about EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2027, to register to attend or exhibit, please click below .
