KOSH

VFR

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· METAR09:53Z
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Before you fly into KOSH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
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 36
H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KOSH

Current METAR

Observed 09:53Z

KOSH 120953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP076 T01330111 $
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
949 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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

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000° · 5 kt
RWY 36
358°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 358° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,809 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°8,002 ftCONCStandard L
09/2788° / 268°6,179 ftCONCStandard L
05/2342° / 222°3,424 ftASPHStandard L
13/31126° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KOSH WITTMAN RGNL in OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN, showing runways 18/36, 09/27, 05/23, 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RWYS 13/31, 05/23 & TWYS C, H, P NOT AVBL TO ACFT WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS.
  • RY 23 & RY 27 APCH ENDS ARE CLOSELY ALIGNED. VERIFY CORRECT RY AND COMPASS HEADING PRIOR TO DEP.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • SFC CONDS NOT MONTRD BTWN 2200 - 0500 HRS.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27 & 18/36 - CTAF. HIRL 18/36 PRESET ON LOW INTST SS-SR, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09, 27, 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • A+A+ AND 100LL AVBL FOR FEE AFTER HRS, 920-236-7827.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23MAXIMUM WEIGHT BEARING CAPACITY FOR ANY ACFT IS 50000 LBS.
  • 13/31MAXIMUM WEIGHT BEARING CAPACITY FOR ANY ACFT IS 50000 LBS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27APCH RATIO 34:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • MANAGERJSCHELL@WINNEBAGOCOUNTYWI.GOV.

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
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

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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