Frequently Asked Questions

AirVenture Pricing
  • How many tickets can an EAA member purchase?

    Members can buy up to 14 daily tickets at the member rate or up to two weekly tickets. Weekly tickets count as seven days toward the total of 14. Members may request as many student tickets as needed. Members may also purchase an unlimited number of tickets at the nonmember rate. Tickets are required for admission beginning SUNDAY, July 21 (a ticket for Monday, July 22, includes admission for July 21).

  • Can I purchase online tickets for my guests and children at different times?

    Yes. You may purchase your ticket online and then return to the website at a later time to purchase tickets for other people. Original ticket limits will apply. See "How many tickets can an EAA member purchase?"

  • Do I need to purchase daily tickets for specific days?

    Nonmember tickets purchased for Monday, July 22, through Saturday, July 27, can be used for any single day of the event that you choose. This provides flexibility for you should your travel plans change. Because there are no evening activities on Sunday, July 28, tickets for that day are discounted. You may use a Monday through Saturday ticket for entry on Sunday, July 28, but you will be charged the difference in rate if you use a Sunday ticket for entrance on Monday, July 22, through Saturday, July 27.

  • May I purchase camping credentials online?

    Yes. Advance purchase for drive-in camping in Camp Scholler is available for AirVenture. Please see Advance Purchase Camping FAQ section. You may purchase basic camping any time. There is a three-night minimum stay. Improved camping will be made available for sale on Friday, June 30, 2024. Improved camping (water and electric) is available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be paid from the time you book the site through the end of the show with no refunds. There is no need to purchase a basic site in advance if you plan to upgrade to an improved site. It is easiest to wait until improved camping is for sale to book your site.

  • Do I need a separate daily ticket to access the grounds on the Sunday (July 21) before the event starts?

    While it is true that you need a wristband to access the grounds on Sunday, July 21, the daily wristband for Monday is actually valid for both July 21 and July 22. Therefore, you will only need to redeem one daily advance purchase ticket for a Sunday/Monday wristband. A weekly wristband is valid for admission throughout the entire event including July 21.

  • Can I use a daily ticket purchased for Monday through Saturday (July 22 to July 27) for discounted entry on Sunday, July 28?

    Yes. Because there are no evening activities on Sunday, July 28, tickets for that day are discounted. You may use a Monday through Saturday ticket for entry on Sunday, July 28. However, you will be charged the difference in rate if use a Sunday (July 28) ticket for entrance on Monday, July 22, through Saturday, July 27. Weekly tickets include entry from July 22 through July 28.

 
AirVenture Privacy Policy
  • What is EAA's privacy policy?

    In addition to this basic information, we request your email address, so that we may send you a confirmation of your purchase. This also helps to ensure your security and validate your identity. Remember, this email provides your transaction ID and PIN. View our full data privacy policy.

 
Redeeming Your Ticket at AirVenture
  • How do I redeem this ticket?

    When you arrive at AirVenture, have your printed or digital ticket with you. You can exchange your printed or digital tickets for a wristband at any admissions window, and may then enter the site wearing your wristband. No need to stop at admissions each day! You may exchange all of your printed tickets for wristbands at once — the first time you arrive at admissions. The ticket will be scanned to verify the information, so it cannot be used more than one time. You will then be given the appropriate wristband(s) that permit entry to the grounds.

    If you opted to receive your physical wristband(s) in the mail prior to the event, upon arrival, you will be able to skip the lines at the gate, show your wristband at the security checkpoint and head straight to the flightline.

    If you purchased your tickets with Express Arrival shipping, packages will begin mailing June 26, 2024.

  • Can I redeem all my daily tickets at one time?

    Yes! No need to stop at admissions each day. You may exchange all of your tickets at once — the first time you arrive at admissions.

  • What time do the gates open?

    The gates open each day at 7 a.m.

 
On the Grounds
 
Forgetting Your Tickets/Wristbands
 
EAA Membership Options
  • I'm not an EAA member but want to join and purchase at member rates — how does that work?

    You can join EAA and once you complete the process, use the membership number provided in the confirmation email to purchase at the member rate. You may also select the nonmember admission but then follow and accept the prompt that asks if you would like to join.

    That membership allows you to purchase AirVenture tickets for you and your immediate family at reduced member rates. EAA membership provides the tools and resources to help you get the most from your passion for aviation.

 
Veteran/Active Duty Military Pricing
  • Who is eligible for the veteran/active military rates?

    The veteran and active duty military rate is intended for individuals that are active duty, veterans, retirees, or reservists of any branch of the U.S. military. We ask that those using this type of ticket be ready to present proof of military service at the gate when their ticket is exchanged for a wristband.

  • What constitutes "proof of military service"?

    Sufficient proof of military service can be in the form any of the following: certificate of release or discharge (DD Form 214 or its predecessors); active duty, reserve, or retired military ID (CAC, DD Form 2, DD Form 1173); valid membership card in any veteran's association/group.

 
Advance Purchase Drive-In Camping (Camp Scholler only)
  • Why buy advance purchase camping?

    When you purchase camping at least 24 hours in advance, you can anticipate an expedited registration process. Upon arrival at Camp Scholler, you will be directed to dedicated windows to obtain your camping credentials.

    Members have the option to take advantage of express camping check-in. Campers arriving between Wednesday, July 17, and Sunday, July 21, will have the opportunity to participate in Camp Scholler Express Arrival camping check-in. Express Arrival camping check-in will allow you to enter the campground through the Gray Lot with a scan of your bar-coded ticket, and head to your campsite. Look for directional signage when you arrive. This is the safest and quickest way to enter Camp Scholler!

  • Why is advance purchase camping only available for drive-in camping in Camp Scholler?

    The primary reason is that while aircraft camping is normally available there are times when space is limited at Wittman Regional Airport. We simply cannot guarantee availability and do not want to sell camping that might not be able to be used. Drive-in camping is always available and does not have the potential for this to occur.

  • I've never camped at AirVenture, how does camping work?

    Basic Camping: The price of your camping is based on the day you arrive. You pay upfront for camping through the end of the event (Sunday, July 28). When you leave, simply stop at the main camping gate and you will receive a refund for an early departure after a three-night minimum is applied. Check out time each day is noon. You are not reserving any specific space. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    If you see an area marked with rope, tape, flags etc. it is likely already occupied by another camper.

    Each campsite is approximately 20-by-30-feet in size and you may have one tent/camper and one vehicle on each campsite.

    Parking for any additional vehicles (in lot S at Camp Scholler West Gate) is not available in advance, but may be purchased at the main camping gate when you arrive.

    Improved Camping: A limited number of campsites with hookups for your RV are available. Like dry camping, an improved camping site must have a paid credential to be secured.

    Improved sites go on sale Friday, June 30, and payment will be calculated from the day an EAA member secures a site for each day of camping through Sunday, July 28. Campers must pay from the day they secure the site through the end of the show; no reservations for a future arrival date are taken. Unlike camping credentials for unimproved (dry camping) sites, there are no refunds for unused days on improved sites. Unlike dry camping, members choose a specific site when they secure their improved camping site.

    30 and 50 amp hookups on all improved sites. Purchase improved camping on June 30 or after. There is no need to purchase basic camping to secure an improved site.

  • What if I arrive after hours?

    You will be greeted by a member of our security team, they will ask that you leave your driver’s license with them, proceed to the campground to find a site, and return to the camper registration building in the morning to complete the check-in process and collect your license.

  • When I buy advance purchase camping for a specific arrival date — what happens if I arrive on a different day?

    When you purchase a specific arrival date, it becomes the first day that you are eligible to stay in Camp Scholler. Unused camping days due to arriving later than the purchased arrival date will not be refunded but will be applied to the three-day minimum. If you arrive earlier, you will be able to check-in at the Camper Registration building and pay the difference. This will only be available at the Camper Registration building.

  • Is advance purchase camping nonrefundable like advance purchase admission tickets?

    Unlike admission tickets, advance purchase basic camping is refundable if you are not able to attend. Refunds will be provided, less a three-night minimum charge ($102). If you are unable to attend, send your ticket information to:

    EAA AirVenture Refunds
    PO Box 3086
    Oshkosh, WI 54903
    eaarefunds@eaa.org

  • When I buy advanced purchase basic camping, am I reserving a specific location?

    No, you are not reserving any specific space. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each campsite is approximately 20-by-30-feet in size and you may have one tent/camper and one vehicle on each campsite. Parking for additional vehicles (in lot S at Camp Scholler West Gate) may be purchased at the main camping gate when you arrive.

  • Do I need to be a member to camp in Camp Scholler?

    To purchase a campsite in Camp Scholler you must be a member. Others in your party do not need to be members to camp with you.

  • When can I check in for camping at Camp Scholler?

    On-site registration hours are as follows:

    • 7/1-7/17: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • 7/18: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
    • 7/19-7/27: 6 a.m.-midnight
    • 7/28: 6 a.m.-noon
 
Refunds
  • What is EAA's refund policy?

    All online admission ticket sales are nonrefundable, similar to any ticket you might purchase for a ballgame, concert, etc. However if you are unable to attend, you may give your ticket to someone able to attend as your guest. Keep in mind that if you have a member-priced ticket, your membership should be current through the end of the show.

    Camping purchased in advance is specific to an individual member and may not be transferred or given away. Online camping tickets are refundable (with a three-night minimum charge) should you purchase in advance and find you are unable to attend.

  • What if it rains and the daily air show is canceled?

    While the daily afternoon air show is a highlight of AirVenture, the event encompasses much more than the three-hour air show each afternoon. With hundreds of indoor exhibitors, thousands of unique aircraft, the EAA Aviation Museum, and hundreds of forums and activities for all ages each day, AirVenture continues rain or shine. In case of severe weather that forces evacuation of the grounds prior to the air show, the usual AirVenture refund policy will apply.

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