Runway 05/23 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh is a 3,424 ft, unlit, asphalt runway oriented 045°/225°. The runway is 75 ft wide.
Runway 05/23 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh is a 3,424 ft, unlit, asphalt runway oriented 045°/225°. The runway is 75 ft wide.
SkyMeter has observed very few flights using Runway 05 in the last 30 days. Statistical breakdowns (go-around rate, crosswind averages) need more observations to be meaningful.
Over the past 365 days, winds at KOSH have prevailed from the south (180°), accounting for roughly 17% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 6.9 kt with peak gusts to 52 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 05 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.