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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Fox River between Lake Butte des Morts and Lake Winnebago.

Type CityPopulation 66,816Metro Area Population 171,730

Why go

  • City in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, US.
  • Served by Wittman Regional Airport (OSH).

History

Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Fox River between Lake Butte des Morts and Lake Winnebago. The population was 66,816 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in Wisconsin. The Oshkosh metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Winnebago County, had 171,730 residents. Oshkosh is included in the greater Fox Cities region of Wisconsin.

Airports

Appleton International Airport (ATW) 17 mi to the centre
W6390 Challenger Dr, Appleton, WI 54914 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Mesa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) 2.5 mi to the centre
Oshkosh, WI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fond du Lac County Airport (FLD) 17 mi to the centre
Fond du Lac, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Pioneer Airport 2.9 mi to the centre
Oshkosh, WI, US
Outdoor
Gallinger Airport 3.2 mi to the centre
Oshkosh, WI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wittman Regional Airport (OSH); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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