ACTION IN THE OSHKOSH AIRVENTURE TOWER – ONE OF THE BUSIEST IN THE WORLD

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. Thanks for watching the Airailimages Channel, and thanks especially for subscribing. This video is part of the Airailimages Airshow America collection.