2024 Balloon Fiesta pilot briefing, day 6

2024 Balloon Fiesta pilot briefing, day 6

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday, October 10 is day six of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The pilots briefing is scheduled for 6 a.m. Pilots and officials will meet to discuss the weather and determine if it’s safe for balloons to go up.


Daughter’s dream takes flight in special shape balloon for Balloon Fiesta

Officials will raise a green flag, yellow flag or red flag depending on weather conditions. KRQE News 13 will update with more information following Thursday’s pilot briefing. Thursday is full day at Balloon Fiesta Park with a Special Shape Rodeo™ scheduled in the morning and a Special Shape Glowdeo™ scheduled in the evening. Winds for day 6 of Balloon Fiesta should stay light, with another warm afternoon across New Mexico.

Thursday, October 10

6:00am Dawn Patrol

7:00am Special Shape Rodeo™

7:00am Balloon Launch

8:00am Fly In Competition Launch

8:00-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

10:00am Chainsaw Carving Auction

3:00-6:00pm Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

5:00pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving, sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

6:30pm Special Shape Glowdeo™

7:30pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving, sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

7:45pm Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

8:00pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

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