Balloons Over Letchworth

Soar Above Letchworth State Park

Experience Letchworth State Park from an unforgettable perspective with Balloons Over Letchworth, the only company offering hot air balloon rides directly from inside Letchworth State Park.

As your balloon gently rises above the landscape, you'll experience breathtaking views of the Genesee River Gorge, waterfalls, forests and rolling countryside from high above. Whether you're watching the landscape glow in the morning light, floating alongside the park's dramatic gorge or taking in the brilliant colors of fall foliage, a flight with Balloons Over Letchworth offers a perspective of the “Grand Canyon of the East” that few visitors ever experience.

Take to the Skies

Balloons Over Letchworth is a family-owned and operated business with more than 50 years of ballooning experience. Flights are offered seasonally from May through October, weather permitting, with the experience carefully dependent on wind, weather and other flight conditions.

The adventure begins on the ground as the balloon is prepared for launch. Watching the massive balloon inflate and rise into the sky is an experience in itself, and public launches are free to watch, making them a popular opportunity for photographers, families and visitors who simply want to see the spectacle.

Once airborne, the pace changes. Hot air ballooning offers a peaceful, quiet way to experience Letchworth, with the landscape unfolding below you as you drift with the wind.

See the “Grand Canyon of the East” From Above

From the ground, Letchworth's waterfalls and gorge are spectacular. From a hot air balloon, the scale of the park becomes something entirely different.

Look down on the Genesee River winding through the gorge, watch the park's waterfalls from above and take in miles of forests and surrounding countryside. During autumn, the experience becomes particularly spectacular as the landscape transforms into a sea of vibrant fall color.

Balloons Over Letchworth's unique launch location inside the park means you don't simply fly near Letchworth—you begin your experience right in the heart of it.

Make It a Moment to Remember

A balloon flight can be more than a sightseeing adventure. Private flights provide an unforgettable setting for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals and other milestones, while tethered balloon rides can bring the experience to weddings, corporate gatherings, family reunions and special events.

Whether you're celebrating something important or simply checking a bucket-list experience off your list, floating above Letchworth creates memories that last long after the balloon comes back to earth.

More Than Balloon Rides

Balloons Over Letchworth also brings the wonder of ballooning to schools and groups through educational demonstrations, sharing the science, history and excitement of hot air ballooning with students and audiences throughout the region.

The company also offers tethered balloon rides and event services for special occasions and gatherings. Merchandise—including shirts, hoodies and puzzles—provides another way to remember the experience.

Experience Letchworth From the Sky

There are countless ways to explore Letchworth State Park—from hiking its trails and rafting the Genesee River to standing beside its waterfalls. Balloons Over Letchworth adds an entirely different dimension: seeing the “Grand Canyon of the East” from the sky.

Come watch the balloon launch for free—or climb aboard and experience Letchworth from above.

Highlights

• Hot air balloon rides from inside Letchworth State Park
• Spectacular views of the Genesee River Gorge
• Aerial views of Letchworth's waterfalls
• Fall foliage balloon flights
• Family-owned and operated
• More than 50 years of ballooning experience
• Flights May through October
• Weather-dependent flights
• Private flights
• Tethered balloon rides
• Wedding proposals and milestone celebrations
• Corporate and group events
• Free public balloon launches
• Educational ballooning demonstrations
• Ballooning merchandise

Location: Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY
Season: May–October for passenger flights, weather permitting. Tethered rides and event services may be available year-round by special arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Balloons Over Letchworth flights take off?

Balloons Over Letchworth launches its passenger hot air balloon flights from inside Letchworth State Park, providing an extraordinary opportunity to experience the park from above.

When can you take a hot air balloon ride at Letchworth State Park?

Passenger balloon flights are offered May through October, weather permitting. Flights depend on suitable wind and weather conditions.

Can you see Letchworth's waterfalls from a hot air balloon?

Yes. Depending on the flight path and conditions, passengers can enjoy spectacular aerial views of Letchworth State Park's waterfalls, Genesee River Gorge, forests and surrounding landscape.

Can you watch the balloons launch without taking a ride?

Yes. Public launches are free to watch, making balloon launches a fun experience for visitors who want to see the balloons inflate and take to the sky or capture photographs.

Does Balloons Over Letchworth offer private flights?

Yes. Private flights are available for special occasions and celebrations, including proposals, anniversaries, birthdays and other memorable experiences.

Are hot air balloon rides at Letchworth good for a special occasion?

Absolutely. A balloon flight offers a memorable way to celebrate a proposal, anniversary, birthday, family milestone or other special occasion while enjoying spectacular views of Letchworth State Park.

Does Balloons Over Letchworth offer tethered balloon rides?

Yes. Tethered balloon rides and balloon event services are available for special events and celebrations, including weddings, corporate gatherings and family reunions.

Are hot air balloon rides at Letchworth weather dependent?

Yes. Hot air balloon flights depend on safe weather and wind conditions. Flights may be postponed or canceled when conditions are not suitable for safe ballooning.