Balloon Fiesta Park
Daylight today(Jul 22, 2026, local time)
About 14h 10m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Balloon Fiesta Park
Balloon Fiesta Park is a balloonport in Albuquerque, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5,075 ft (1,547 m). It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 9.4 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 6900 ft MSL | 9400 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Eagle Plaza | 351 ft | 4,997 ft | — |
| Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown | 262 ft | 5,381 ft | — |
| Compass Bank Building | 240 ft | 5,089 ft | — |
| 500 Marquette | 236 ft | 5,105 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,921 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,915 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,921 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Balloon Fiesta Park.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Balloon Fiesta Park located?
Balloon Fiesta Park is balloonport located in Albuquerque, United States, at an elevation of 5,075 ft (1,547 m).
What time zone is Balloon Fiesta Park in?
Balloon Fiesta Park is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Balloon Fiesta Park?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Balloon Fiesta Park is approximately 7.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Balloon Fiesta Park?
The nearest airport to Balloon Fiesta Park is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 9.4 nm to the s, followed by Double Eagle II Airport and Paramotor City Ultralight Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Balloon Fiesta Park data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.