Balloon Flights Weather Conditions

Balloons over Britain would not have been flying on Friday the 25th of January 2008 that is a certainty. The winds were blowing at gale force in the North of the Britain and this was accompanied by rain squalls.

A hot air balloon needs certain weather conditions to fly successfully, not just for safety, but for the enjoyment of those taking part, Hot Air Ballooning is a sport and a participating pastime for all who take part. We all know that Hot air balloon rides are very dependent on the weather. A flight will not take place if the winds speeds are high, that is above 10 miles per hour at ground level, and similarly the cloud level is too low for safety reasons. Balloons over Britain operators will not only take the legal minimum weather conditions into account, but also whether the conditions will make for an enjoyable flight, contact us for the details of your nearest operator.