Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX
14 on the U.S. register. Built from 1984 to 2006; half of them date from 1998 or earlier. Arizona has the most (9). 79% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the MAGNUM IX from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (12)
- Seats
- 8
- Maker on the register
- Avian Balloon
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 4, 1984; newest September 27, 2023
Where they are owner's state
Arizona9Washington2Oregon1Ohio1Idaho1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation11 (79%)Individual3 (21%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNUM IX | 14 | 1984 to 2006 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 5 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid14 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard14 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions5Northern Light Balloon Exped3Avian Balloon CO2Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona Balloon1
Fleet pages: Northern Light Balloon Expeditions
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
14 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Avian Balloon MAGNUM IXs?
Arizona, with 9.
Who owns the Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX?
79% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 14
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N8003J | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2023-09-27 | Valid |
| N80009 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2006-05-15 | Valid |
| N8002U | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 2004-05-18 | Valid |
| N8001Q | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 2001-05-17 | Valid |
| N20810 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona Balloon Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 2000-06-16 | Valid |
| N5026L | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2000-01-25 | Valid |
| N2056Z | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1999-05-25 | Valid |
| N20513 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1998-05-20 | Valid |
| N2037U | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Expeditions Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1998-02-02 | Valid |
| N2033A | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Exped Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1997-08-19 | Valid |
| N2023B | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Exped Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1996-09-23 | Valid |
| N2000T | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Northern Light Balloon Exped Sedona, Arizona |
Standard | 1995-11-15 | Valid |
| N16111 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Avian Balloon CO Spokane Valley, Washington |
Standard | 1992-08-17 | Valid |
| N70047 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX |
Avian Balloon CO Spokane Valley, Washington |
Standard | 1984-12-04 | Valid |