While officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association released record-breaking attendance records earlier this month (AirVenture 2026 By The Numbers), that report only documented the highlights, such as the number of planes flying in or the number of exhibitors.
But a show as massive as AirVenture has lots of interesting numbers that tell the story. Here are just a few recently released by the association:
- If all the wristbands that were worn by those attending the show were laid end to end, they would stretch for 113 miles.
- The Operation Thirst volunteers made 18,632 sandwiches to feed the other volunteers on the grounds.
- A total of 1,381 people ran, walked, or sauntered in the Runway 5K run/walk on July 25, accounting for 4,281 total miles or approximately the straight-line air distance between Atlanta and London (each of which, during AirVenture week, has an international airport less busy than Wittman Regional Airport).
- The EAA Aviation Museum welcomed 38,000 visitors during the week — roughly one-third of its total annual attendance.
- Along with all the airplanes and people arriving by bus, shuttle, and motorhome, EAA volunteers parked more than 68,400 cars during the week, nearly 6,000 more than in 2025. That includes 15,800 vehicles parked on July 25, including 7,400 arriving between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Planning has already begun for AirVenture 2027, which is slated for July 26-Aug. 1, 2027.
For more information: EAA.org
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