US Women’s National Hot Air Balloon Championship

More than fifteen female pilots across the country will converge on Jackson to vie for the title of the 2024 National Champion and potentially secure a spot to represent Team USA in the 2025 Women’s World Hot Air Balloon Championships. Competitive ballooning tests pilots in distance, speed, and navigational precision. Each flight entails various competitive tasks, requiring pilots to skillfully utilize winds at different altitudes to guide their balloons to specific targets around Jackson. Pilots earn qualification for the National Championship by participating in yearly competitions. The top performers at the National Championship will then be able to compete in the upcoming 2025 Women’s World Championship.

The Women’s National Championships will feature competition flights spanning Jackson County, extending beyond the traditional footprint of the Hot Air Jubilee.

July 15th- July 20th, 2024

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