OSHKOSH – EAA AirVenture Oshkosh moves into Day 2 on Tuesday, July 21, with a packed schedule built around the afternoon air show, hands-on youth activities, a space shuttle program at Theater in the Woods and an aviation documentary at the Fly-In Theater.
The 73rd edition of the annual fly-in convention runs July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. More than 10,000 aircraft and hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected during the week.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Day 2 schedule highlights
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh weather forecast for Tuesday, July 21
Tuesday should feel more manageable after Monday’s stormy, smoky start. The Oshkosh forecast calls for partly sunny skies, a high near 78, a low around 57 and northwest winds near 16 mph. The daytime rain chance is about 10%, with clearer conditions expected Tuesday night.
Visitors still should plan for sun, wind and long walks across the grounds. Take sunscreen, sunglasses, a refillable water bottle, comfortable shoes and a light layer for the evening.
What is the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show lineup for Tuesday?
The daily air show at 2:15 p.m. is Tuesday’s anchor event. The preliminary lineup includes parachute jumps, homebuilt aircraft fly-bys, a NORAD demonstration, emerging aviation technology and military and aerobatic performances.
Scheduled highlights include the Chuters Parachute Team, Jetson One eVTOL, Beta eVTOL, U.S. Air Force F-22 demonstration, Northern Stars and Titan Aerobatic Team. EAA notes air show lineups are preliminary and subject to change.
Where should first-time EAA AirVenture visitors start Tuesday?
If you are walking in without a detailed itinerary, start with the aircraft. Boeing Plaza and the surrounding flight line offer the classic AirVenture mix: warbirds, vintage aircraft, homebuilts, ultralights, experimental designs and modern aviation technology within walking distance.
For first-timers, the flight line also helps explain the scale of AirVenture. The event functions like a temporary aviation city, with aircraft neighborhoods, exhibit halls, workshops, forums, food areas, tram routes and camping communities spread across the grounds.
What family events are happening Tuesday at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh?
Families should note the vintage children’s hands-on workshop from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Charles W. Harris Youth Aviation Center. It gives younger visitors a structured activity before the afternoon air show.
KidVenture is another major stop for families. Located at Pioneer Airport directly north of the EAA Aviation Museum, KidVenture gives children a hands-on way to explore aviation through building projects, radio-control and control-line airplanes, flight simulators, aviation and space history activities, and other youth-focused experiences. It is open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, with buses running throughout the day between the Bus Park, KidVenture and the museum.
What evening events are scheduled Tuesday at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh?
Tuesday’s evening schedule gives visitors two strong options after the air show. “A Home in Space: The Space Shuttle and Beyond” runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Theater in the Woods and features NASA astronauts and space shuttle personnel in a program focused on the shuttle program’s legacy and what comes next.
Moviegoers can head to the Fly-In Theater near Camp Scholler for “The Rescue” at 8:30 p.m. The documentary follows B-25 owner and pilot Larry Kelly’s trip to China to explore sites tied to the 1942 Doolittle Raid. The Fly-In Theater shows aviation-themed films on a five-story projection screen and is designed as a wind-down spot after a full day on the grounds.
How should pilots and aviation fans plan Day 2 at EAA AirVenture?
Experienced aviation fans may want to build Tuesday around the future-of-flight theme running through the air show and displays. Electric aircraft, eVTOL demonstrations, homebuilt aircraft, warbirds, type clubs, technical forums and manufacturer exhibits give serious aviation fans several ways to go deep without trying to cover the full grounds in one pass.
How to get around EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Tuesday
AirVenture rewards early arrivals and flexible plans. Parking, security, trams, food stops and walking between areas can take longer than expected, especially near major events and air show time. If you are meeting others, choose a specific landmark rather than a broad area.
Because Tuesday’s forecast includes wind, secure hats, lightweight chairs and loose items. If you are flying in, follow the AirVenture NOTAM and official arrival procedures.
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