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 never named here.
About the FIREFLY 9 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (10)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Firefly Balloons Inc
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 24, 2005; newest June 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Virginia2New Jersey2Nevada1New Mexico1Michigan1Idaho1California1Arizona1
Who owns them registrant type
LLC5 (50%)Individual2 (20%)Corporation2 (20%)Co-owned1 (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% |
When they were built by decade · 4 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid10 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard10 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Star Ballooning LLC1Sonoma Ballooning: Santa Rosa LLC1Sky Adventures INC1Pyramid Pool LLC1New Market Aeronautics LLC1Balloons Of Hunterdon LLC1Aeronautical Adventures INC1
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.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
10 as of October 2, 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 never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 6 FIREFLY 9B-15 (all versions)
| 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 | Valid |
| N610KL | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2026-04-01 | Valid |
| N533WH | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Sonoma Ballooning: Santa Rosa LLC Santa Rosa, California |
Standard | 2025-03-28 | Valid |
| N3003R | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Co-owned owner Nevada |
Standard | 2023-03-10 | Valid |
| N1525L | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Star Ballooning LLC Bridgewater, Virginia |
Standard | 2022-03-02 | Valid |
| N20035 | Firefly Balloons Inc FIREFLY 9B-15 |
Sky Adventures INC Oxford, Michigan |
Standard | 2005-08-24 | Valid |