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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2024 - Final Event Numbers

October 29, 2024

Final Numbers: Following are the official numbers for the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held October 5-13, 2024

  • Total number of registered hot air balloons: 551
  • Total number of registered special shape balloons: 106 (11 new to Balloon Fiesta)
  • Total number of registered pilots (primary and additional): 667
  • Total number of remote-control balloons: 77
  • Total number of estimated guest visits: 838,337
  • Total number of media organizations: 110
  • Total number of registered media representatives: 794
  • Total number of views on Balloon Fiesta Live: 1,061,191

Participating countries: 16

Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, North Macedonia (first time), Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States.

Participating states: 45

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Event Sessions: All of the 14 sessions occurred. There were no cancelations or rainchecks.

Navigators: 1,070 Navigators volunteered during this year’s event. Navigators (not including chase crew) are volunteers who provide guest services, administrative services, balloon coordination and safety, set- up and logistics, and more in over 40 different areas.

Additional information about the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta can be found
at www.balloonfiesta.com. The 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be held October 4-12, 2025.

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  • This Year's Event
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    • Balloon Fiesta Live!
    • Guest Guide
    • Know Before You Go
    • FAQs - Balloon Fiesta
    • Maps & Directions
    • Transportation Services
      • Courtesy Shuttle and Fiesta Transport
      • ADA-Accessability
      • Bike Valet
    • Session Type
      • Albuquerque Aloft
      • America's Challenge
      • Balloon Glows
      • Competition
      • Dawn Patrol
      • Fiesta de Los Globitos
      • Mass Ascension
      • Special Shape Rodeo/Glowdeo®
    • Entertainment
      • Balloon Discovery Center
      • Chainsaw Carving
      • Music Fiesta
    • Photos
      • Photos-Photographers
      • Photo Contest
    • Travel Help
    • Official Mobile App Sponsored by Visit Albuquerque
  • Tickets & Reservations
    • General Information
      • Chasers' Club
      • Concierge Program
      • Fiesta Sky Box
      • General Admission
      • Gondola Club
      • Group Tours
      • Park & Ride
      • Purchase Tickets
    • Balloon Rides
    • Lodging
      • Camp 505
      • Glamping
      • RV Information
      • Travel Help
  • Ballooning
    • Hot Air
      • History of Ballooning
      • Balloonist's Prayer
      • Special Shape Rodeo
      • Recognitions
    • Gas Balloons
      • America's Challenge
      • Gas vs Hot Air
      • History of Gas Ballooning
      • FAQ's - Gas Ballooning
      • Gordon Bennett
    • Pilots
      • 2024 Pilot List
      • Pilot List All Years
      • Pilot News/FAQs
      • Pilot & Crew Videos
      • International Pilots
      • Ops Manual
      • PZ Maps
      • Waiver
      • Weather
      • Radios
      • Competition scores
      • Remote Control Balloons
      • Fly Swapper
    • Crew Registration
  • Merchandise
    • AIBF Official Merchandise Online
    • Artisans
    • Concessions
    • Buy a Brick Program
    • Collectors Corner
      • Bumper Stickers
      • Calendars
      • Coins
      • Pins
      • Posters
      • Programs
  • Sponsors
    • Official Sponsors
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Media
  • Behind The Scenes
    • Volunteering
    • Board of Directors
    • Mission Statement
    • Contact us
    • Ambassadors
    • Donation Requests
    • History of Balloon Fiesta
    • Concessions & Artisans Application
    • Public Safety Application
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    • Latest News
    • Newsletter
    • Inside the Basket Archive
    • Privacy Statement
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