Balloon Works FIREFLY 6
18 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1975 to 2004; half of them date from 1981 or earlier. New York has the most (3). 22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the FIREFLY 6 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (15), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- None: unmanned
- Cruise speed
- about 67 mph
- Maker on the register
- Balloon Works
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 7, 1984; newest August 1, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIREFLY 6B | 12 | 1977 to 1987 | 66.7% |
| FIREFLY 6B-15 | 3 | 1994 to 2004 | 16.7% |
| FIREFLY 6 | 3 | 1975 to 1988 | 16.7% |
When they were built by decade · 6 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC
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 Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
18 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Balloon Works FIREFLY 6s?
New York, with 3.
Who owns the Balloon Works FIREFLY 6?
22% 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 · 18
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9075F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2026-08-01 | Valid |
| N1538A | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
None on file | 2023-04-12 | Valid |
| N1533G | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-10-26 | Valid |
| N31409 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2020-12-10 | Valid |
| N25884 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2019-12-20 | Valid |
| N2191G | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2019-05-22 | Valid |
| N40585 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Wyoming |
None on file | 2018-07-12 | Valid |
| N27035 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 |
Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC Front Royal, Virginia |
Standard | 2018-04-16 | Valid |
| N4052T | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2017-04-14 | Valid |
| N3764F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Balloons Over Iowa LTD Carlisle, Iowa |
Standard | 2016-05-17 | Valid |
| N4038R | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Balloons Over Iowa LTD Carlisle, Iowa |
Standard | 2014-01-16 | Valid |
| N2020F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 |
Flying Unlike Noneother LTD Raymond, Nebraska |
Standard | 2011-03-22 | Valid |
| N2039H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2010-08-11 | Valid |
| N7115H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Experimental | 2008-04-03 | Valid |
| N8039H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 1996-04-01 | Valid |
| N40371 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1989-10-10 | Valid |
| N7125Z | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1988-07-21 | Valid |
| N3738H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1984-12-07 | Valid |