Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH)
Medium airport · Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wittman Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOSH |
| IATA | OSH |
| Elevation | 808 ft (246 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°59'4" W 88°33'25" 43.98440, -88.55700 |
| Location | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,424 ft (1044 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 09/27 | 6,179 ft (1883 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,061 ft (933 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 18/36 | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Wittman Regional Airport at a glance
Wittman Regional Airport is a medium airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States, known to airline systems as OSH. The field elevation of 808 ft (246 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOSH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 8,002 ft (2439 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOSH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wittman Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton International Airport | KATW | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Austin Straubel International Airport | KGRB | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Dane County Regional Truax Field | KMSN | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Central Wisconsin Airport | KCWA | 125 km (68 NM) |
| General Mitchell International Airport | KMKE | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wittman Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 808 ft field elevation of Wittman Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wittman Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wittman Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wittman Regional Airport is KOSH, and its IATA code is OSH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wittman Regional Airport above sea level?
Wittman Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 808 feet (246 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wittman Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.9844, -88.5570 — in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Appleton International Airport, about 31 km away.
Does KOSH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOSH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wittman Regional Airport?
Wittman Regional Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,002 ft (2439 m) with a CON surface.