Oshkosh Airventure Tower - One of the Busiest in the World!
From July 24 through 31, 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 “Super Bowl” of fly-ins will attract more than 600,000 pilots and aircraft enthusiasts to the northern Wisconsin town.
So how does our little Oshkosh tower stack up against the “big boys” 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,
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, we expect the Oshkosh tower to be one of the busiest in the world and for the FAA to excel at “the world’s greatest aviation celebration.”