Day 1 of Balloon Fiesta’s morning mass ascension is in the books. Conditions were near perfect for flying early in the morning until just after 8:00 am when winds started picking up at the field. Most balloons landed safely except for one balloon that became entangled in a light pole near downtown Albuquerque. The night glow is scheduled to begin at around 6:00 pm Live updates8:15 amWind conditions at the park have picked up. Some pilots have chosen to not fly and only post a static display because of the changing winds. 7:37 amThe first wave of balloons are up. Special shapes are also beginning to inflate and fly. 6:51 amThe green flag is up! Balloons will begin inflating and launching soon. 6:00 amDawn patrol has begun inflation and is preparing to take to the sky to test the flight patterns before Balloon Fiesta lifts off. The flag is still yellow at this point. 5:45 am A spectacular drone light show took place at Balloon Fiesta Park to commemorate Sid Cutter and the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. 5:38 amThe “top secret” aerial show is set to start in just a few minutes. Balloon Fiesta says to look to the northwest at 5:45 am5:00 amTraffic heading into Balloon Fiesta Park is backed up for miles in all directions headed into the park. The forecast looks favorable for flying this morning. Meteorologist Byron Morton breaks down the forecast.
Day 1 of Balloon Fiesta’s morning mass ascension is in the books.
Conditions were near perfect for flying early in the morning until just after 8:00 am when winds started picking up at the field.
Most balloons landed safely except for one balloon that became entangled in a light pole near downtown Albuquerque.
The night glow is scheduled to begin at around 6:00 pm
Live updates
8:15 am
Wind conditions at the park have picked up. Some pilots have chosen to not fly and only post a static display because of the changing winds.
7:37 am
The first wave of balloons are up. Special shapes are also beginning to inflate and fly.
6:51 am
The green flag is up! Balloons will begin inflating and launching soon.
6:00 am
Dawn patrol has begun inflation and is preparing to take to the sky to test the flight patterns before Balloon Fiesta lifts off. The flag is still yellow at this point.
5:45 am
A spectacular drone light show took place at Balloon Fiesta Park to commemorate Sid Cutter and the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
5:38 am
The “top secret” aerial show is set to start in just a few minutes. Balloon Fiesta says to look to the northwest at 5:45 am
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Good morning from Balloon Fiesta Park! Thank you for joining us to celebrate an amazing 50 years! Special surprise coming your way – at 5:45 look toward the northwest side of the field for a show BEFORE the show!
— Balloon Fiesta (@balloonfiesta) October 1, 2022
5:00 am
Traffic heading into Balloon Fiesta Park is backed up for miles in all directions headed into the park.
The forecast looks favorable for flying this morning. Meteorologist Byron Morton breaks down the forecast.
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