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Wittman Regional Airport • • • • • • • 13/31: 5/23: 9/27: 18/36: Runways Lambeau Field, Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo, and Milwaukee’S Museum Mile

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Wittman Regional Airport • • • • • • • 13/31: 5/23: 9/27: 18/36: Runways Lambeau Field, Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo, and Milwaukee’S Museum Mile The Airport Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) is a county owned, public-use airport located just over two miles south of the central business district of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Categorized in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems as a general aviation facility, Wittman has serviced aircraft as large as the Boeing 747, Airbus A380, and Concorde. Oshkosh Business The name “Oshkosh” is one of the most well-known and respected names in aviation. Branded worldwide as a home for general aviation, Oshkosh is also recognized for corporate leaders in other industries such as Oshkosh Corporation (formerly Oshkosh Truck) and Oshkosh B’Gosh. Having top tier corporations like these in the area has attracted a highly-skilled labor force and helped to create educational institutions geared towards growing and sustaining that work force. • AeroInnovate and the Wisconsin Aerospace Partners call Oshkosh home • Strong manufacturing economy with supply chain to support aviation and aviation manufacturing • Highly ranked educational institutions with aviation specific programming • 5 star accredited Chamber of Commerce • Professional economic development staff to connect you to resources Oshkosh Pleasure Oshkosh is Wisconsin’s “Event City”. With more than 1,000 events each year, there is always something to do whether with family, friends or flying solo. Ranked number 1 in 2012 as the best performing small city in Wisconsin, Oshkosh is home to: • Three of the largest music festivals in the Midwest: Country USA, Rock USA and Lifest • The Leach Amphitheater with two weekly concert series as well as Oshkosh IrishFest, Oktoberfest and the annual Oshkosh Community Dragonboat Race and Festival • Museums: The Paine Art Center and Gardens, the Oshkosh Public Museum, the EAA AirVenture Museum and a monthly Gallery Walk downtown • More than 250,000 acres of waterways with major fishing tournaments • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is also close to: Road America, The Wisconsin Dells, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Lambeau Field, Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo, and Milwaukee’s Museum Mile. Wittman Regional Airport Wittman Airport Quick Facts Runways 18/36: 8,002’ x 150’ ILS, RNAV & VOR approaches 9/27: 6,179’ x 150’ RNAV & VOR approaches 5/23: 3,697’ x 75’ (VFR only) 13/31: 3.061’ x 75’ (VFR only) • Fixed Base Operator: Basler Flight Service • Aircraft Based at Airport: 163 • Total Acreage: 1,450 • Aircraft Operations in 2013: 69,000+ (3rd busiest airport in Wisconsin) • Air Traffic Control Tower: Midwest ATC Services, Inc. • ATCT Hours: 0600-2200 daily • Airport open 24 hours This rendering of the business park layout is for illustrative purposes only. purposes only. illustrative for is layout park business of the rendering This Wittman Regional Airport’s new 80-acre business park offers all the conveniences and brand recognition that come with being a part of “Oshkosh”, in addition to being located at one of the world’s most recogniz- able airports. With a full infrastructure including a heavy-truck-rated paved access road with curbs and gutters, street lighting, all utilities (water, electric, gas & sewer), retention pond and taxiway, the Oshkosh Aviation Business Park is the perfect location for innovative aviation-focused companies to make their permanent home. The Oshkosh Aviation Business Park, located south of Ripple Avenue on the east side of the airport, is a joint venture between Winnebago County and the City of Oshkosh. The city’s portion is 30 acres; the county’s portion is 50 acres. The county-owned land will ultimately have direct airport access to Taxiway A; city-owned lots will not. Quick Facts: Development ready lots with direct airport access Direct focus on aviation-related business only Lot size can be adjusted to meet any corporate specific need Close proximity to Highway 41- soon to be designated an Interstate Foreign Trade Zone designation available Sales-Tax Exemption for Aircraft Parts and Labor Wisconsin Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax credit (reduces or eliminates state income tax for many manufacturers) For more information contact: Jennifer Jensen Wittman Regional Airport (920) 479-6021 Oshkosh Aviation Business Park Business Aviation Oshkosh [email protected] Jason White Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corp. (920) 230-3322 [email protected].
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