your flight experience

Take a look at what you’ll experience on the day with Midwest Ballooning Adventures. We are proud to deliver incredible service!

Passenger Safety Briefing

Ensure all passengers are briefed on safety procedures, including the proper use of safety belts, emergency exits, and the landing position.

Weather Conditions Check

Verify the current and forecasted weather conditions, including wind speed, visibility, and temperature, to ensure safe flying conditions.

Equipment Inspection

Conduct a thorough inspection of the balloon, including the envelope, basket, fuel tanks, and burner system, to ensure everything is in good working order.

Inflating

Grab your cameras while our flight team prepares and inflates the balloons.

Up and away!

After all guests have boarded, the pilot completes his final check.

Flight time is about an hour, depending on landing opportunities.

Enjoy the View

Flight time is about an hour, depending on landing opportunities.

Touch-down

As the balloon gently touches down, our crew will assist with a safe and smooth landing, ensuring everyone is comfortably back on solid ground.

Transport back to Launch Site

After landing, we’ll provide transportation back to the launch site, giving you time to relax and reflect on your adventure.

Toast to an incredible flight!

Celebrate your unforgettable experience with a traditional post-flight toast, a perfect ending to an extraordinary journey.

what to bring

Please dress for an outdoor adventure. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Dress in layers with long pants preferably. Ultimately, if you dress to the ground temperature, you should be comfortable in the air as well!

Closed-Toed Shoes
Dont forget your camera
Wear Sunscreen
Hat Or Sunglasses

Guest Reviews

Gallery

See for yourself why a hot airballoon ride is worthy of your bucket list.