· By Captain Elena Ruiz · 1 min read
Why balloons fly at sunrise
Calm air, cool temperatures and the best light: the science behind the early start.
Every guest asks why we start so early. The answer is the air.
Calm before the sun
As the sun heats the ground, it stirs up wind and thermals. The first two hours after sunrise are the calmest of the day.
Cool air lifts better
A balloon flies because the air inside is warmer than the air outside. Cool mornings mean more lift and gentler flying.