Balloon Navigator

Modern navigation app for hot air balloon pilots

No account or install required
Balloon Navigator improves your navigation experience flying in fiestas and competitions. It's easy to use with clean interface, snappy controls and built in helpers like Windreader and Marker Drop Calculator.

Forever free

Standard features and maps will always come free - all pilots deserve proper navigation

Works everywhere

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • Android
  • iOS
  • iPadOS

Connect your GPS

  • built-in GPS on tablets and phones
  • Garmin and other external receivers
  • Balloon Live Sensor (on Windows and Android)

100% offline

Balloon Navigator does not require internet connection to work and you can download maps offline without limits. You don’t even need an account, just open the app and fly.

Maps included

Use World map online or download parts of it offline. No calibration is required. All maps come with additional data such as power lines. World-wide elevation data is included for Pro users.

Windreader

Track wind direction and speed at every altitude you’ve been to and quickly draw windlines on target or your position.

Live Tracking (Pro)

Fly as a team and see each other on the map, together with navigation data such as altitude, speed and heading. Windreader data is shared between connected pilots.

Marker Drop Calculator

Based on your speed, altitude and elevation, Balloon Navigator will calculate marker path to the ground and tell you the exact moment to drop it for the best result.

Import your data

One click waypoint and track import for OziExplorer, GPX, KML and GeoJSON.

User accounts

Create an optional account to backup your waypoints online, and sync them between multiple devices.

Pro users also have their tracks synced.

Extensions (Pro)

Powerful API to access Balloon Navigator internals. Create custom features, interface elements or flight calculators exactly as you need them.


Balloon Navigator is completely free and does not require an account. Just open the app and use it!