International Pilots

Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating and Medical Certification:

In order to participate in Balloon Fiesta pilots must possess either a US private or commercial pilot certificate. If operating on a foreign license, the country of license issuance must match the country of aircraft registration (some country restrictions may apply).

Special Flight Authorization (SFA):

Pilots intending to enter a foreign-registered experimental certified balloon must obtain an FAA approved Special Flight Authorization (SFA).

SFA Applicant Info (Download PDF)
SFA for Foreign Civil Aircraft Chapter 7 (Download PDF)

Applicants are instructed to contact the Albuquerque Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) should there be any questions:

ABQ FSDO
7-ASW-ABQ-FSDO@faa.gov
(505) 764-1200

US Customs Brokerage, Shipping and Warehouse Information:

Air & Surface Logistics
1-714-573-1207
quotes@airandsurface.com

website: https://www.airandsurface.com

Team Worldwide
1-505-948-5000
teamabq@teamww.com

Albuquerque Customs Broker:

For Customs Broker needs, please email D’Ann L Brown (LCHB) at info@intlimportbrokers.com

Albuquerque Pick-up / Drop-off / Warehousing:

For Albuquerque pick-up, drop-off and warehousing needs, contact Narrow Road Transportation, LLC at imports@nrabq.com

Narrow Road Transportation, LLC
3201 University Blvd SE
Suite 101
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Office- 505-373-3000
Fax- 505-242-3199