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Mitchell: A Private Hot-Air Balloon Flight from Yale, South Dakota
A one-hour, pilot-led private hot-air balloon flight for couples and small parties—designed for intimate celebrations and quiet, panoramic views.
Mitchell: A Private Hot-Air Balloon Flight from Yale, South Dakota.
Float above the world in a private hot air balloon out of Yale, South Dakota. These one-hour flights place you and your companion alone in the basket with a pilot, creating an intimate setting for proposals, anniversaries, or any private celebration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An Entire Basket, Just for You
These are private hot-air balloon flights intended for couples or small parties, providing a solo basket experience with the pilot for personal moments and celebrations.
Personalized, Pilot-Led Experience
Each flight is led by a pilot who manages the flight while you enjoy an individualized, intimate outing tailored to a private celebration or quiet escape.
Breathtaking Aerial Views
Passengers are promised breathtaking views from aloft during the hour-long flight—an aerial vantage that complements the intimacy of a private ride.
What the day feels like
What the flight feels like
For an hour you and your companion occupy a single basket with the pilot, floating above the landscape in a quiet, private setting. The format is intentionally intimate—designed to center the experience on your party and the views below.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight is (and isn’t) for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The flight duration is one hour.
Dress as if you were going on a hike: closed-toe shoes only, and layers in fall and winter. Note that the burner provides heat overhead.
Pregnant women and children under 10 cannot fly. All passengers should be able to stand for at least an hour and a half unassisted, climb into and out of a basket with 45‑inch sides, and the operator cannot accommodate parties with a combined weight greater than 800 lbs.
Ballooning is weather dependent; flights will be postponed or canceled for safety. Have a backup date in mind if you need to reschedule.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What should I wear?
Dress like you were going on a hike. Please, no open-toed shoes. If flying in the fall and winter months, dress in layers. Keep in mind the burner over your head provides a great deal of heat.
Are there any restrictions as to whom can fly?
Due to insurance restrictions, pregnant women and children under 10 cannot fly. If you have recently had medical procedures or surgeries, call the operator to discuss fitness to fly. All passengers should be able to stand for at least an hour and a half unassisted and be able to climb into and out of a basket with 45‑inch tall sides. The operator cannot accommodate parties with a combined weight of more than 800 lbs.
What if the weather is bad? What if I need to cancel?
Ballooning is weather dependent. If the operator needs to postpone a flight it will be for safety reasons. If the flight is canceled because of weather, you should have a backup date in mind to reschedule.
How long is the flight?
The flight duration is one hour.
Is there a weight limit for the group?
Yes. Due to the size of the balloon system, the operator cannot accommodate parties with a combined weight of more than 800 lbs.
Will I be able to climb into the basket?
Passengers must be able to climb into and out of the basket, which has 45‑inch tall sides.