Black Hills Balloons

06/01/2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:
Do you only fly once a day?

We do! Hot air balloons are weather dependent - and the best time to fly is at sunrise when the winds are the most favorable for flight. At that time, winds tend to be lighter, more stable, and more predictable. Perfect for an aircraft that relies on the winds to navigate to a safe landing site.

BONUS: Sunrise is also the most beautiful time of day, so make sure your cameras are ready! 📸

05/26/2026

For our family, the sky is our favorite gathering place! 🎈

With a total of 10 balloon pilots across our family tree, flying isn't just what we do - it's who we are. When you take to the skies with us over the beautiful Southern Black Hills, you're joining a tradition that spans generations.
If you look out from the basket and see other balloons gracefully drifting near us just for the joy of it, there's a very good chance it's one of our family members sharing the morning breeze.

Join us in the sky! www.blackhillsballoons.com

05/25/2026

Honoring the brave who secured our freedom to explore the great outdoors and chase the horizon. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Perfect skies + a long weekend = the best time to fly! ☀️ We have a few last-minute spots open this weekend. Visit blackhillsballoons.com to book your sunrise flight over the pines. 🎈

Questions? Check out website FAQs or call 605-673-2520

Fly in a hot air balloon! Sunrise champagne flights depart daily from Custer South Dakota. Adventure Awaits!

05/22/2026

We get to see a lot of the Black Hills from up here.

Floating over the canopy, our passengers are usually treated to some incredible wildlife spotting - we love watching the deer, elk, and the occasional coyote going about their quiet mornings.

But today’s flight gave us a truly special moment. We spotted a mountain lion right below the basket!

These big cats are incredibly elusive, and to safely watch one navigating its natural habitat from the silent vantage point of the balloon is a stark reminder of just how wild and beautiful this forest really is. A special day indeed. ✨

Check out the video to see this beautiful cat in action. Has anyone else ever been lucky enough to spot one in the area?

05/19/2026

Drifting over South Dakota's wildest landscapes.

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Black Hills National Forest / Custer SD

05/15/2026

#2 is our favorite 😉

05/15/2026

Watching the Black Hills wake up for spring - from up here - is truly something special 🌲

The valleys are turning green, the air is crisp, and we are so thrilled to be officially back in the sky for the season. Come fly with us! ✨