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A Vision for the Future
AirVenture Site Plans
Visitors to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 saw changes all around the grounds, a result of the first 11 months' work on a 10-year, multimillion-dollar program to comprehensively redesign and upgrade the AirVenture site.
Enhancements that were in place for the 2009 event included: a revised layout providing for more efficient navigation of the site; new pathways and roadways, and better separation of pedestrians and vehicles; new wayfinding towers, signs, and assistants; improved tram-service schedules; more shady rest areas; upgraded shower and flush-bathroom facilities; and expanded wireless Internet access.
For 2010, more changes added convenience and comfort to the AirVenture experience, including indoor restrooms inside the newly expanded Hangar C, new trams and tram routes, upgraded campsites with electric and water hookups, expanded Warbirds area, a bike path connecting the North 40 and the Main Gate, and a new shower building in the North 40.
Click on the links at right to learn more about the site-enhancement program.
The teams of EAA staff, volunteers, and contractors designing and carrying out all these improvements has been, and will continue to be, bound by a prime directive: significantly upgrade the site’s configuration and facilities while preserving AirVenture’s unique and compelling culture.
Accordingly, six major principles of this site-enhancement program are driving every construction decision:
- Culture – Continue to reflect the core values and attributes of EAA members, their passions, and the spirit of aviation.
- Safety – Enhance attendees' safety by incorporating restricted-vehicle zones and thoroughfares that separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
- Quality – Improve amenities such as camping facilities, restrooms, shade, and relaxation areas in keeping with modern-day expectations.
- Convenience – Make the site easier to navigate and traverse using better site layout, roadways, wayfinding aids, and tram services.
- Fun and interesting – Provide participants a wider array of evening-activity venues, more opportunities for social interaction, and expanded educational exhibits.
- Growth – Address current and future demand for additional exhibit space and upgraded visitor amenities.
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