Ten Things To Know About EAA AirVenture 2021

Molly McMillin
AirVenture Oshkosh welcome sign

EAA is On

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EAA AirVenture 2021 remains on the schedule as a live event in July in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, although some areas of the show may look different than in previous years, say organizers. The event, sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association, has “countless moving parts” in the best of times. But a return after the cancellation of the 2020 show “raises expectations regarding health and safety measures in planning this year’s event,” organizers say. The show is scheduled for July 26–Aug. 1. Last year’s show was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oshkosk tower

Changes To Expect

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EAA AirVenture will have fewer exhibitors in each indoor exhibit building with more walkways and separation between exhibitors and increased ventilation inside tents and indoor facilities. Some annual events where physical distancing is not possible have been canceled for 2021. They include the Monday night concert, Young Eagles, EAA Lifetime Member, International Visitors dinner, Runway 5K run/walk and large corporate events and receptions.

Aviation luncheon at Theater in the Woods

Forum Format

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High-demand forums, such as this Women in Aviation luncheon, and presentations will be held more than once to allow for distancing by attendees.

BlackFly and the Innovation Showcase at AirVenture Oshkosh

Wash Your Hands

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EAA is adding a “significant” number of sanitizing facilities and working with a variety of companies for continual disinfection.

Oshkosh vintage aircraft

Mask Recommended

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Masks are strongly recommended when unable to social distance by six feet.

Oshkosh attendees looking at Doc

Aircraft On View

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Proof of a COVID vaccination is not required to attend the event and see aircraft such as Doc, shown here.

Oshkosh overview

Check Restrictions

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International visitation is dependent on current international travel regulations and mandates in the U.S. and individual countries.

Hondajet Oshkosk

Spread Out

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Increased physical distancing is encouraged in all areas.

Icon Oshkosh exhibit

Innovations Will Abound

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Tickets are on sale. For the first time, youth people 18 and younger are free.

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To Come…

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Look for more details on new programs for low-contact procedures for admissions, camping registration, points of entry and other high-volume areas.

EAA AirVenture 2021 remains on the schedule as a live event in July in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, although some areas of the show may look different than in previous years, say organizers.

Molly McMillin

Molly McMillin, a 25-year aviation journalist, is managing editor of business aviation for the Aviation Week Network and editor-in-chief of The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week market intelligence report.

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