Flying in Oshkosh, WI
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Oshkosh — the nearest is Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 18m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 42m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Oshkosh
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Wittman Regional Airport
Appleton International Airport
Fond du Lac County Airport
Waupaca Municipal Airport
Austin Straubel International Airport
Sheboygan County Memorial Airport
Clintonville Municipal Airport
Dodge County Airport
Manitowoc County Airport
West Bend Municipal Airport
Hartford Municipal Airport
Shawano Municipal Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:21–19:39 | 15h 18m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:39–16:21 | 8h 42m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12.7°C / 55°F | 3.1°C / 38°F | 25 km/h | 37% |
| Summer | 27.1°C / 81°F | 17.3°C / 63°F | 21 km/h | 27% |
| Autumn | 15.2°C / 59°F | 7.1°C / 45°F | 23 km/h | 26% |
| Winter | -1.2°C / 30°F | -8.9°C / 16°F | 23 km/h | 26% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Oshkosh, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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