Colt Balloons Ltd 105
5 on the U.S. register. Built from 1984 to 1990; half of them date from 1984 or earlier. Texas has the most (2). 60% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the 105 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (3)
- Seats
- 1
- Built of
- fabric and wicker
- Maker on the register
- Colt Balloons Ltd
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 25, 1991; newest January 21, 2020
Where they are owner's state
By state, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| California | 1 |
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2 | 40% |
| Partnership | 1 | 20% |
| LLC | 1 | 20% |
| Corporation | 1 | 20% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105-A | 5 | 1984 to 1990 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registration status
By status, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Valid | 4 | 80% |
| Renewal notice sent | 1 | 20% |
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 4 | 80% |
| None on file | 1 | 20% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Up Up and Away LLC | 1 |
| Austin Aeronauts INC | 1 |
| Areostats International LTD | 1 |
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record. How models compare: Accidents by model in Aviation Analytics.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Colt Balloons Ltd 105 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of November 11, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Colt Balloons Ltd 105s?
Texas, with 2.
Who owns the Colt Balloons Ltd 105?
60% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are not named on this site at this time.
When were the Colt Balloons Ltd 105s on the register built?
Between 1984 and 1990; half of them in 1984 or earlier.
What is the Colt Balloons Ltd 105 made of?
A hot-air balloon: a coated nylon envelope, stainless-steel cables, and a wicker or aluminium basket under a propane burner. The FAA's type certificate data sheet is the authority for any one model.
Connections how the 105 links to the rest of the register
- Colt Balloons Ltd 8 aircraft on the register
- Colt Balloons Ltd 105-A 5 registered
- Built of fabric and wicker
- Texas 2 of these aircraft
- Pennsylvania 1 of these aircraft
- Kentucky 1 of these aircraft
- California 1 of these aircraft
- Up Up and Away LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Austin Aeronauts INC 1 of these aircraft
- Areostats International LTD 1 of these aircraft
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the 105 0 cases since 1982 · 0 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/colt-balloons-ltd/105.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 5
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N140BA | Colt Balloons Ltd 105-A |
Areostats International LTD Temecula, California |
Standard | 2020-01-21 | Renewal notice sentFAA registration status code 25: First notice for registration renewal. All codes |
| N979TC | Colt Balloons Ltd 105-A |
Individual owner Kentucky |
None on file | 2018-10-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N426LD | Colt Balloons Ltd 105-A |
Up Up and Away LLC Austin, Texas |
Standard | 2013-07-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N984TC | Colt Balloons Ltd 105-A |
Austin Aeronauts INC Austin, Texas |
Standard | 1996-08-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N47577 | Colt Balloons Ltd 105-A |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1991-02-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |