KOSH

MVFR

WITTMAN RGNL

OSHKOSH · WISCONSIN

Elev
808.5'
Longest RWY
8,002'18/36
Tower
16 MAR-31 OCT 0600-2200, 1 NOV-15 MAR 0600-2100
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
16 MAR-31 OCT 0600-2200, 1 NOV-15 MAR 0600-2100 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,808.5'
MSL · field 808.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KOSH

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KOSH 280053Z 14006KT 4SM BR FEW006 SCT041 13/12 A2949 RMK AO2 SLP986 T01280122
Wind
140° @ 6 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.49 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,296 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
OSH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES SCHELL
Address
525 W 20TH AVE, OSHKOSH WI 54902

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1900
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 6 kt
RWY 13
126°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 126° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,809 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36178° / 358°8,002 ftCONCStandard L
09/2788° / 268°6,179 ftCONCStandard L
05/2342° / 222°3,424 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored126° / 306°3,061 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', ant, 550' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 23
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR61', trees, 3000' from thr, 185' R of cntrln, slope 45
096,179'6,179'5,648'5,648'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
276,179'6,179'6,179'5,648'PAPI 4-box left(3°)37', tree, 720' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 14
2321', rr, 500' from thr, 155' R of cntrln, slope 14
3115', road, 217' from thr, 127' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 36
LS · CAT I
OSH
110.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 36
KOSH · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runways 23 and 27 approach ends are closely aligned. Verify the correct runway and compass heading prior to departure.Show FAA
  • Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runways 13/31, 05/23 and taxiways C, H, and P are not available to aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921.Show FAA
  • Surface conditions are not monitored between 2200 and 0500 hours.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 36; runway end identifier lights on runways 18 and 27; and high intensity runway lights on runways 09/27 and 18/36 by using the common traffic advisory frequency. High intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset on low intensity from sunset to sunrise. To increase intensity and activate, use the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 09, 27, 18, and 36 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A+Aviation gasoline plus and 100 low lead are available for a fee after hours by calling 920-236-7827.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The maximum weight bearing capacity for any aircraft on runway 13/31 is 50000 pounds.Show FAA
  • 05/23The maximum weight bearing capacity for any aircraft on runway 05/23 is 50000 pounds.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 27 is 34 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at jschell@winnebagocountywi.gov.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KOSH

Answer card
ICAO
KOSH
Name
WITTMAN RGNL
Location
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
Elevation
808.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,808.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 16 MAR-31 OCT 0600-2200, 1 NOV-15 MAR 0600-2100
Total runways
4
Longest runway
18/36 · 8,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Wittman Rgnl sits in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 808.5 ft MSL. The airport has four runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 8,002 ft. The field is towered. Tower hours are 0600-2200 from 16 Mar to 31 Oct. Hours are 0600-2100 from 1 Nov to 15 Mar. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 36. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC gives you something different.

Basler Flight Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Birds are present on and near the airport. Runways 13/31 and 05/23 have published 50,000 pound maximum weight bearing limits. Runways 13/31, 05/23, plus taxiways C, H and P are not available to aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats. Runways 23 and 27 are closely aligned at the approach ends. Verify the runway and heading before departure. The airport also has published lighting procedures for when the tower is closed. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go if you need the exact activation steps or any current surface condition details. Surface conditions are not monitored between 2200 and 0500.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOSH?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC assigns something different. That puts the pattern around 1,808.5 ft MSL at this field.
What runway is the ILS at Wittman Rgnl?
The published ILS serves runway 36. If you are planning an IFR arrival, confirm the current procedure and minimums in the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight.
What are the tower hours at KOSH?
The tower is open 0600-2200 from 16 Mar to 31 Oct. It is open 0600-2100 from 1 Nov to 15 Mar.
Which FBO is on the field at KOSH?
Basler Flight Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (920) 236-7827 for current services and after-hours fuel access.
What is the longest runway at Wittman Rgnl?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 8,002 ft. That is the main runway to plan around for heavier aircraft and IFR work.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KOSH?
Yes. Runways 13/31 and 05/23 are not available to aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats. Taxiways C, H and P have the same restriction.
Is there anything special to know about night operations at KOSH?
When the tower is closed, published lighting can be activated on the CTAF. Runway 18/36 lights are preset low from sunset to sunrise. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the exact lighting procedure before you arrive.
Is KOSH a good airport for a first IFR arrival in Wisconsin?
It is a towered field with one ILS to runway 36. The airport also has multiple runways and published approach lighting, so it can be a straightforward IFR stop if you brief the runway alignment and lighting setup ahead of time.

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