Welcome to
The UK's home for hot air balloon pilots, crew, and enthusiasts. Where a passion for flight brings people together.
The Hot Air Hub isn't one-size-fits-all. Select who you are and see what's waiting for you.
Add your envelope to the registry — manufacturer, volume, year, colours and more. Build a page that's yours.
Post flight reports, photos and stories. Share the skies with a growing community of followers.
Post on the crew board when you need hands on the ground. Filter by location and availability.
Buy and sell balloon equipment, instruments, clothing and more — all within the community.
Contact crew candidates, sellers or other pilots directly and privately.
Followers get your updates in their feed — grow your presence in the UK ballooning world.
Show your experience level, role preference (inflate, chase or both), availability and location.
Browse the crew board for pilots in your area who are looking for ground support.
Let pilots find you — post your own listing so the right opportunity comes to you.
Connect with pilots directly and privately — no need to share contact details upfront.
Follow the balloons you've worked on and stay connected with pilots you've flown with.
Pick up crew kit, clothing and accessories in the community marketplace.
Get updates in your feed from the balloons and pilots you love to follow.
Browse upcoming balloon events, festivals and rallies across the UK — all in one place.
Stay up to date with the latest from the UK balloon scene — written by people who actually love the sport.
Find balloon memorabilia, books, photography prints and accessories from within the community.
Share your balloon photography and discover the best spots and events to shoot.
Find licensed UK flight operators, browse their packages and book your first — or next — flight.
A dedicated listing in the UK balloon flight directory — with your logo, description and contact details.
List all your operating areas and launch sites so passengers can find you by location.
Showcase your packages with pricing, duration and capacity — with direct links to your booking system.
The Hot Air Hub brings together everyone who loves ballooning — your ideal passengers are already here.
Update your listing, add packages and manage launch sites yourself — no waiting for anyone else.
Get your company in front of the UK balloon community at no cost.
A dedicated, branded space for your company — logo, header image, description and social links.
List your balloon range with detailed descriptions and image galleries. Link directly to your product pages.
Claim your page instantly via email domain verification — secure and hassle-free.
Your page shows every community balloon built with your envelopes — a living showcase of your work.
Update your page, add products and manage imagery yourself — full control, any time.
Reach pilots, crew and enthusiasts who are passionate about the equipment and the sport.
Bitts Park, Carlisle, cumbria
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Driffield Showground, Driffield, east-riding-of-yorkshire
Live music, funfair, family entertainment, and a tethered balloon Night Glow at Driffield Showground. Part of the nationwide SkyGlow touring …
Ragley Hall, Alcester, warwickshire
One of the UK's premier balloon events, now in its 8th year at Ragley Hall. Up to 100 hot air …