ACTION IN THE OSHKOSH AIRVENTURE TOWER - ONE OF THE BUSIEST IN THE WORLD
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2022
- From July 24 through 31, 2022, FAA air traffic controllers will help more than 17,000 planes safely fly in and out of Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture aviation experience. The fly-in will attract more than 600,000 pilots and aircraft enthusiasts to the northern Wisconsin town. Just listen to the bustling radio communications as FAA controllers talk with pilots and each other to safely move huge numbers of airplanes through the airspace around Oshkosh. The familiar call from controllers to pilots: “Rock your wings” is an Oshkosh staple, allowing controllers to positively identify aircraft they are communicating with.
So how does Oshkosh tower stack up against the big airports during EAA AirVenture? Oshkosh truly was the busiest control tower in the world over three days last year and was the second busiest airport during the entire AirVenture, according to statistics from the FAA.
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Airport Total Flights
1. Oshkosh 2,620
2. Chicago O’Hare 2,299
3. Atlanta Hartsfield 2,128
4. Dallas/Ft. Worth 2,000
5. Denver 1,866
6. Los Angeles 1,585
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Airport Total Flights
1. Oshkosh 3,072
2. Chicago O’Hare 2,318
3. Atlanta Hartsfield 2,137
4. Dallas/Ft. Worth 2,136
5. Denver 1,951
6. Los Angeles 1,620
Friday, July 30, 2021
Airport Total Flights
1. Oshkosh 2,640
2. Chicago O’Hare 2,367
3. Atlanta Hartsfield 2,161
4. Dallas/Ft. Worth 2,093
5. Denver 1,828
6. Los Angeles 1,652
Eight Days from July 25 to Aug. 1, 2021
Airport Total Flights
1. Chicago O’Hare 18,575
2. Oshkosh 17,695
3. Atlanta Hartsfield 16,753
4. Dallas/Ft. Worth 15,884
5. Denver 15,023
6. Los Angeles 12,789
The Oshkosh flight totals are even more impressive because its traffic count covers only 10 hours of daily activity, while the major airports are open 24 hours. The Oshkosh airport closes after dark and the tower is closed for four hours in the afternoon for the daily air show. Once again this year, the FAA expects the Oshkosh tower to be one of the busiest in the world.
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I flew in to Oshkosh in 1994, I am still in holding pattern waiting to land
I flew a Taylorcraft into Oshkosh in 1985, got to the end of the runway and they tell me to hit the numbers, so I slipped it to a landing and look up to see a bonanza going over the top of me so close I could read the placards on the landing gear, best time in aviation I ever had.
I love showing up early, with a handheld radio and lawn chair, and watching people arrive for the day.
I'd love to go to OshKosh, but I think I'd rather drive!
weellll...so many guys and girls standing up and speaking at the same time inside a small tower i think its not a good ideia either...my humble 2 cents
"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain"....I DON'T THINK SO! Thanks for a view of the "computer" that runs the candy store. Well done to the FAA crew.
2nd most busy airport in the world. I believe the #1 spot was at da Nang at the height of the Vietnam war.
The busiest airport in the world for the week!
NO ONE in the world are as good as US controllers. 38 yrs I got to see it. Thx mates!!
I had the pleasure to be controlled by some of those controllers during the Simventure virtual Oshkosh that took place 2 weeks ago on the PilotEdge network (flight sim). That was exactly the same notice and procedures so a good training for people going to Oshkosh for real. They are awesome and doing a fantastic job!
That cirrus at
I love how the STOL bush plane @
The Fisk approach and the Tower - outstanding job again!!!! I listened to them all day yesterday (Sunday) and my hopes in humanity got restored again :-D EAA Airventure controllers - you all ROCK!!! :-D
This such well organized chaos! So well done team
Truly amazing what happens at OshKosh.
Everything makes sense now. I had no idea there were directors at Fisk too.
Thanks for showing behind the scenes! Great work for everyone involved!!
The majestic chaotic juggling of flaming machetes…
I liked this one… no nonsense or narration over it, just amazing controllers bringing order to the chaos.
These gals and guys are amazing - its VERY good to actually see the approach from the other end of the binoculars. They truly ARE amazing. I'm doing a cross country this year KRNT to KOSH ....EAA '23 or bust! and its good to know I will be in such amazing hands. This is my first time flying into KOSH.