Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your launch site? Generally
Speaking, we launch just North of the intersection of Coors
Blvd. and Montano near the Village Inn Restuarant on the
West side of Albuquerque. For a map click here.
Where will the balloon land? A balloon flight
is dependent on wind speed and direction. Every flight is
different and our landing sites vary.
How will we get back to the launch site after our
flight? The chase crew will follow the balloon while
your flying at meet at the landing site. We then invite you
to help with the packing of the balloon, after the balloon
is loaded in to the truck and trailer, the passengers will
board the van and head back to the launch site.
How high do you fly? The balloons will fly
from ground level to a couple thousand feet above ground
level, depending on weather.
Why does the balloon fly only at sunrise? Because that is when the winds and thermal activities are
the calmest.
What is the temperature in the balloon? Due to
the burners, the temperature in the balloon is a few degrees
warmer than the surrounding air, despite the increased
altitude.
How long is the flight? Our flights last
anywhere from one hour to one hour and thirty minutes.
What type of clothing should we wear from our balloon
ride? This time of year it can be anywhere from 30
to 50 degrees around sunrise. We recommend that you wear
warm clothing and dress in layers.
