Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9
10 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 2003 to 2008; half of them date from 2005 or earlier. Virginia has the most (2). 70% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the FIREFLY 9 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (10)
- Seats
- 1
- Built of
- fabric and wicker
- Maker on the register
- Firefly Balloons Inc
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 24, 2005; newest June 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | 5 | 50% |
| Individual | 2 | 20% |
| Corporation | 2 | 20% |
| Co-owned | 1 | 10% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIREFLY 9B-15 | 6 | 2003 to 2007 | 60.0% |
| FIREFLY 9 | 4 | 2005 to 2008 | 40.0% |
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Star Ballooning LLC | 1 |
| Sonoma Ballooning: Santa Rosa LLC | 1 |
| Sky Adventures INC | 1 |
| Pyramid Pool LLC | 1 |
| New Market Aeronautics LLC | 1 |
| Balloons of Hunterdon LLC | 1 |
| Aeronautical Adventures INC | 1 |
Fleet pages: Sky Adventures INC · Pyramid Pool LLC · Aeronautical Adventures INC
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 Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
10 as of November 9, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9s?
Virginia, with 2.
Who owns the Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9?
70% 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 Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9s on the register built?
Between 2003 and 2008; half of them in 2005 or earlier.
What is the Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9 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 FIREFLY 9 links to the rest of the register
- Firefly Balloons Inc 175 aircraft on the register
- Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 6 registered
- Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9 4 registered
- Built of fabric and wicker
- Virginia 2 of these aircraft
- New Jersey 2 of these aircraft
- Nevada 1 of these aircraft
- New Mexico 1 of these aircraft
- Michigan 1 of these aircraft
- Star Ballooning LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Sonoma Ballooning: Santa Rosa LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Sky Adventures INC 1 of these aircraft
- Pyramid Pool LLC 1 of these aircraft
- New Market Aeronautics LLC 1 of these aircraft
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the FIREFLY 9 0 cases since 1982 · 0 fatal
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/firefly-balloons-inc/firefly-9.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 10
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1517L | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Balloons of Hunterdon LLC Ringoes, New Jersey |
Standard | 2026-06-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N610KL | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2026-04-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N533WH | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Sonoma Ballooning: Santa Rosa LLC Santa Rosa, California |
Standard | 2025-03-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2194X | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9 |
Pyramid Pool LLC Glendale, Arizona |
Standard | 2023-09-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3003R | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Co-owned owner Nevada |
Standard | 2023-03-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2197J | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2022-09-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1525L | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Star Ballooning LLC Bridgewater, Virginia |
Standard | 2022-03-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2105M | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9 |
Aeronautical Adventures INC Eagle, Idaho |
Standard | 2021-05-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1644L | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9 |
New Market Aeronautics LLC Round Hill, Virginia |
Standard | 2008-10-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20035 | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Sky Adventures INC Oxford, Michigan |
Standard | 2005-08-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |