Is Boulder Colorado a Good Place to Fly Hot Air Balloons?
The combination of calm morning conditions and the spectacular background of the Rocky Mountains make Boulder, Colorado an excellent location for hot air balloon rides. The best season is from May through October although flights are possible all year long. How is Ballooning Affected by Weather? Ballooning is a fair-weather sport, and all flights are 100% weather dependent and at the discretion of the pilot in command. We don’t fly in high winds, near thunderstorms, or when any significant weather is in the area. Anyone who tells you they can guarantee you can fly in a balloon on a certain day or months in advance is pulling a fast one. We check the weather the evening before every flight between 8pm and 9pm. If we determine at that point that it isn’t going to be flyable, we will call you to reschedule your flight. While most days are flyable, there are some that simply aren’t and we don’t want anyone disappointed. The way we look at it, weather is the one part of this that no one can
