We understand a flight during the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is the ultimate check off a bucket list and would like to provide you every opportunity to do so! Unfortunately, our availability is limited. You can see which dates are available to book in advance below. However, don’t fret […]
Key Takeaways A hot air balloon glow is a nighttime event in which lighter-than-air aircraft are stood up, but do […]
Executive Summary The basket on a hot air balloon serves as the foundation of every flight, combining strength, flexibility, and […]
Key Takeaways Instead of wheel- or yoke-controlled steering, which is found in airplanes or cars, hot air balloons must leverage […]
Executive Summary Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier are credited with inventing lighter-than-air flight during the Age of Enlightenment in France. After […]
Key Takeaways The United States is home to some of the largest hot air balloon festivals in the world, offering […]
Executive Summary Most commercial passenger hot air balloon rides cruise between 1,000 and 9,000 feet above ground, providing peaceful views […]
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