Document is required reading for Oshkosh-bound pilots
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 20, 2025) — There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved updates in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 72nd fly-in convention on July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations.
The document is in effect from noon CDT on Thursday, July 17, until noon CDT on Monday, July 28, and outlines procedures for the many types of aircraft that fly to Oshkosh for the event, as well as aircraft that land at nearby airports. The Notice was designed by the FAA to assist pilots in their EAA AirVenture flight planning.
Some of the 2025 updates include:
- Maintaining 90 KTS until entering downwind at Oshkosh
- New depiction of gravel pit/beginning descent over gravel pit (any portion) when arriving to Runway 27.
- Addition of a QR code on the Notice cover that directs to the EAA “Flying In” webpage
- References to mass arrival schedule, transient helicopter operations, and the EAA Seaplane Base.
The ATC-assignable transition points approaching Oshkosh from the west that will ease holding and congestion will again be in effect in 2025. These points are at Endeavor Bridge, Puckaway Lake, and Green Lake. They will be announced on the arrival ATIS when ATC activates them at times of highest traffic flows.
“The most essential information for any pilot flying to Oshkosh involves reading and thoroughly understanding the 2025 AirVenture Notice to ensure safe operations on arrival and departure,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “We urge all pilots to adequate prepare prior to their trip to Oshkosh and consider such things as our AirVenture arrival flight review so they have the proficiency and confidence to fly safely.”
EAA is also hosting a webinar on June 18 at 7 p.m. CDT regarding flying to AirVenture 2025 and changes in this year’s Notice. Pilots are encouraged to participate to build their knowledge prior to their flights to Oshkosh.
Pilots can download a digital version of the Notice at EAA.org/NOTAM, or order a free printed copy via that website or by calling EAA Membership Services at 800-564-6322.
