Live geofenced position map
Every balloon inside your boundary, in real time. Anonymized by default � pilots opt in to share callsigns.
Ops control for balloon events
Live ops & weather for balloon events.
Real-time wind, weather, and balloon positions across your event boundary � derived from the pilots actually flying.
Built by Hot Air � trusted by balloon pilots since 2010.
Built by Pilots � Tested in the FieldThree steps. No installs for pilots.
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Draw your event boundary.
Drop a pin and set a radius, or draw a polygon. Define your event window � dawn patrol to mass ascension.
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Pilots fly. Data arrives.
Every AirShare pilot inside your boundary is automatically included. No setup for them, nothing to install.
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Watch the sky.
Live map, live METAR, live wind sounding derived from balloon drift. Replay the day after launch.
Made for decisions you have to make in real time.
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Briefing
Go / no-go at briefing.
Surface wind spikes? Gust spread widening? See the trend, not yesterday’s METAR.
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In-flight
In-flight awareness.
Track count, altitude bands, where the fleet is drifting — catch a developing issue early.
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Emergency
Emergency response.
Pilot Declared Emergency or a weather event — your staff sees position and altitude immediately, no radio relay required.
Everything an ops tent needs. Nothing it doesn't.
Live wind sounding from balloon drift
Wind speed and direction at every altitude the fleet has reached, updated continuously. A live PiBal you didn't have to launch.
DifferentiatorMETAR & surface conditions
Nearest reporting station pinned to your event center. Temperature, dew point, wind, visibility, altimeter � refreshed automatically.
Big-screen mode
Optimized for the projector or 4K monitor in the ops tent. High-contrast, glanceable, no chrome.
Post-event replay & export
Scrub the whole event. Generate launch heatmaps. Export tracks as GeoJSON, KML, or CSV for analysis or archival.
Alerts
Wind exceedance, gust spread, boundary excursions. Pushed to the dashboard and to a webhook of your choice.
Coming soon
The differentiator
A live PiBal, every minute, for free.
Because the balloons are doing it for you. AirOps continuously infers winds aloft from actual balloon drift across the fleet � so your sounding is current, local, and updated every time a balloon climbs through a new layer. No theodolite, no helium, no separate launch.
Built for organizers who run a tight ship.
Balloon festivals
Multi-day, multi-launch events where hundreds of balloons share the airspace. Keep eyes on the boundary, the winds, and the day's record.
Race organizers
Hare-and-hounds, key grabs, declared goals. Replay the flight after scoring, export tracks, settle the timing in seconds.
Training events
Instructor camps and student weekends. Watch the fleet, debrief with the replay, build a wind picture across the whole training area.
Safety officers, launch directors, and chief monitors
The people whose job is to make the call. AirOps gives them the same picture in front of them.
Honest pricing. Pay per event, not per pilot.
Community
Free
Best for small club events.
- 1 event day
- 1 dashboard user
- Live dashboard only
- No replay or export
Event Pro
$� / event
Contact us during launch � founding-customer pricing available.
- Multi-day event window
- Up to 10 dashboard users
- Replay + export (GeoJSON / KML / CSV)
- Alerts & big-screen mode
Series
Custom
Multi-event annual programs.
- Multiple events per year
- Branded subdomain
- Raw data API access
- Priority support
Common questions.
Do pilots need to install anything?
No. AirOps consumes the live position feed already produced by AirShare. If a pilot is using AirShare and is inside your event boundary, they're on your dashboard. No new app, no new login.
Is this for tracking individual pilots?
No. The dashboard anonymizes pilots by default � you see anonymous balloons inside your boundary, not names. AirOps is for situational awareness and post-event analysis, not enforcement. Pilots can opt in to share callsign with the event organizer.
What data do I get to keep after the event?
On Event Pro and Series, the full track data for the event is yours. Replay stays available in your dashboard, and you can export GeoJSON, KML, or CSV at any time. Series customers also get raw API access.
Does this work outside the US?
Yes � wherever pilots are using AirShare. METAR coverage depends on the local aviation weather network; if there's no nearby station, surface conditions can be supplied from your own sensor or skipped.
Can I get the data into my own systems?
Yes. CSV / GeoJSON / KML export ships with Event Pro. Series adds raw API access so you can stream live positions into your scoring system, broadcast graphics, or club data warehouse.
How long until you can support my event?
For most single-site events, a two-week heads-up is comfortable. Festivals with custom boundaries, branded views, or onsite support: please reach out at least 6�8 weeks ahead.
Is AirOps a flight-safety tool?
AirOps gives event staff better information faster — wind aloft derived from balloons actually flying, surface conditions, fleet position, trends. It supports decisions; it does not replace pilot judgment, FAA guidance, or qualified flight-following services.
Tell us about your event.
Founding customers get hands-on setup and a direct line to the team.