Balloon Flight History
This archive shows the real operation result for each day — including weather delays and cancellations — so you can see how often balloons actually fly in Cappadocia.
June 2026
Thu, Jun 4Conditions look favorable today with no significant weather risk for balloon operations.
Clear skies, calm winds, and good visibility suggest excellent conditions for balloon operations.
Pending SHM Decision — Official status will be updated once confirmed.
“Wind conditions appear manageable at the moment, but sunrise weather assessments remain important for final flight approval.”
Wed, Jun 3Good weather conditions allowed normal operations across launch sites.
Flights operated normally. No weather-related disruptions were reported.
Approved by SHM — Today's flight operations are officially approved.
“Wind conditions appear manageable at the moment, but sunrise weather assessments remain important for final flight approval.”
Tue, Jun 2Good weather conditions allowed normal operations across launch sites.
Flights operated normally. No weather-related disruptions were reported.
Approved by SHM — Today's flight operations are officially approved.
“Wind conditions appear manageable at the moment, but sunrise weather assessments remain important for final flight approval.”
Mon, Jun 1Morning operations faced two waiting decisions due to risky wind conditions. After Civil Aviation approval, balloons began taking off approximately 30 minutes after sunrise and scheduled flights were completed successfully.
Operations were temporarily delayed for weather assessments before flights proceeded.
Approved by SHM — Today's flight operations are officially approved.
“Low wind conditions suggest favorable weather for balloon operations, while local sunrise conditions remain the final factor.”
May 2026
Sat, May 30Additional weather assessments were required before sunrise, but flights were approved after conditions improved.
Operations were temporarily delayed for weather assessments before flights proceeded.
Approved by SHM — Today's flight operations are officially approved.
Fri, May 29Weather forecasts indicated unsuitable conditions, leading to a full cancellation decision for tomorrow's operations.
Flights were cancelled in advance due to unfavorable weather forecasts and aviation restrictions.
Thu, May 28Flights for tomorrow were cancelled due to unfavorable weather forecasts and aviation restrictions.
Flights were cancelled in advance due to unfavorable weather forecasts and aviation restrictions.
Wed, May 27Good weather conditions allowed normal operations across launch sites.
Flights operated normally. No weather-related disruptions were reported.
Tue, May 26Weather conditions remained stable and flights operated as scheduled.
Flights operated normally. No weather-related disruptions were reported.
Mon, May 25Launch operations were placed on hold while conditions were monitored, and flights later resumed normally.
Operations were temporarily delayed for weather assessments before flights proceeded.
Approved by SHM — Today's flight operations are officially approved.