How much does a hot air balloon ride cost in Albuquerque?

Cost is $300 for adults and $250 for children. World Balloon also offers flights during Balloon Fiesta. All flights are $250, for children and adults.

Will there be an Albuquerque balloon Festival in 2021?

Albuquerque, NM -The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is set to launch from Balloon Fiesta Park, October 2-10, 2021. Event organizers are eager to welcome guests back to Balloon Fiesta Park in October, after having to postpone 2020’s event due to COVID-19.

Is the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Cancelled?

Oct 2 – Oct 10, 2021
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta/Date

Why is the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque?

The Balloon Fiesta began in 1972 as the highlight of a 50th birthday celebration for 770 KOB Radio. Radio station manager Dick McKee asked Sid Cutter, owner of Cutter Flying Service and the first person to own a hot air balloon in New Mexico, if KOB could use his new hot-air balloon as part of the festivities.

Are hot air balloon rides safe?

From a statistical point (The Aviation Accident Database), the FAA finds that hot air ballooning is the safest form of all air travel and rarely involved in aviation crashes. The main reason hot air ballooning is so safe is that, unlike fixed-wing aircraft, hot air balloons only fly in good weather and slow wind.

Can you ride in a hot air balloon at the Albuquerque balloon Festival?

Sunrise Balloon Ride Join Rainbow Ryders for hot air balloon flights during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. Rainbow Ryders is the ONLY company authorized to give balloon rides from BALLOON FIESTA® PARK for the world’s largest balloon event, the ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA®.

How safe is Albuquerque?

OVERALL RISK : HIGH When compared to nearly all other American cities, Albuquerque has an extremely high crime rate, so no – it cannot be considered a safe city. Use caution on the streets of this city both when it comes to petty crime and violent crime.

Do they weigh you before hot air balloon ride?

Before a flight, the pilot uses the passenger’s weight to decide how many people can go in each basket. Weight limitations will vary from one commercial ride company to another.

Can a hot air balloon fly in rain?

Hot air balloons can fly in rain, but your experience would not be a good one. The shape of the balloon envelope means the rain will flow around the balloon and straight onto you in the basket – and you’ll get soaked. Note that rain is only a concern if it will be falling during the time of the flight.