Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7
64 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 2000 to 2010; half of them date from 2004 or earlier. Iowa has the most (7). 14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the FIREFLY 7 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (58)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Firefly Balloons Inc
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 19, 2001; newest July 18, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Iowa7New York4Utah3Texas3Tennessee3North Carolina3Michigan3Louisiana3Colorado3Alabama3Virginia2Pennsylvania2
Who owns them registrant type
Individual41 (64%)Co-owned14 (22%)Corporation4 (6%)LLC3 (5%)Partnership1 (2%)Government1 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIREFLY 7-15 | 53 | 2000 to 2010 | 82.8% |
| FIREFLY 7B-15 | 7 | 2001 to 2006 | 10.9% |
| FIREFLY 7B | 3 | 2004 to 2006 | 4.7% |
| FIREFLY 7 | 1 | 2003 | 1.6% |
When they were built by decade · 16 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid63 (98%)Pending1 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard58 (91%)None on file6 (9%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Whitford L Chandler1Weatherproof Montana LLC1V1 Rotate LLC1University Of Central Missouri1Tim Mcconnell Photography1Emerald Shazam INC1Civil Air Patrol1Centennial Aerosports LLC1Balloons Over Iowa LTD1
Fleet pages: Weatherproof Montana LLC · University Of Central Missouri · Civil Air Patrol
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.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
64 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7s?
Iowa, with 7.
Who owns the Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7?
14% 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 · 7 FIREFLY 7B-15 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N15164 | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Weatherproof Montana LLC Missoula, Montana |
Standard | 2026-03-21 | Valid |
| N2184C | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7B-15 |
V1 Rotate LLC Statesville, North Carolina |
Standard | 2025-10-16 | Valid |
| N15103 | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2024-07-24 | Valid |
| N16442 | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2023-12-14 | Valid |
| N2156S | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2023-07-12 | Valid |
| N1523D | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-08-11 | Valid |
| N2203B | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
None on file | 2012-02-22 | Valid |