JOLIET BALLOON FIELD GUIDE
Private Sunrise Flight for Two — A Joliet Balloon Passage Above the Chicago Skyline
A private two-person balloon experience that floats above the Chicago skyline (weather dependent) — this guide explains the flow, restrictions, and what to expect for planning and celebration.
Private Sunrise Flight for Two — A Joliet Balloon Passage Above the Chicago Skyline.
This private two-person balloon flight lifts you over the Joliet landscape with the Chicago skyline visible in the distance, a compact and weather-dependent outing marketed for romance, proposals and small celebrations; the operator provides light refreshments after landing and asks that participants confirm meet-up details the day of the flight.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Chicago skyline and sweeping Midwestern light
From the basket you look out toward the Chicago skyline as the sun approaches the horizon — a top‑list vantage that frames the flight as a memorable skyline experience.
A private ride for two — tailored for romance
Designed for intimate celebrations — from a romantic date to a proposal — the private two‑person format keeps the flight focused on the moment.
Post‑flight refreshments and memories
After landing the operator serves light refreshments to cap the experience, turning a brief airborne excursion into a rounded celebration.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The ride is intimate and weather‑contingent: you meet with the crew, prepare for launch, ascend for a roughly two‑hour airborne window within a four‑hour total outing, and then return to earth for light refreshments; the operator runs these private flights for special days and asks participants to confirm meeting time and location the day of the flight.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight fits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sunset flights are offered June through early November; confirm the meet-up time with the operator the day of the flight and expect total outing time to be about four hours with roughly two hours of flight time.
Bring sturdy shoes for standing in the basket and during launch/landing; the operator requires a signed waiver and recommends confirming details by text the night before.
Flights are strongly weather dependent; plan for multiple reschedules. Tickets are valid for four years, are non‑refundable but transferable, and cancellations within 48 hours may incur a rescheduling fee; a 5% non‑refundable booking fee applies.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight and the total outing?
The airborne portion is about two hours and the total outing runs about four hours.
Are flights guaranteed?
No. Flights are extremely weather dependent and may be cancelled; the operator advises planning on a minimum of three reschedules.
What are the age and weight limits?
Minimum age is 8 years old and the maximum weight is 250 lbs; the operator can discuss other arrangements if needed.
What is the ticket and cancellation policy?
Tickets are non‑refundable but fully transferable and valid for four years; cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice may incur an additional rescheduling fee and a 5% non‑refundable booking fee is added to the price.
When do flights launch?
Sunset rides launch about 1.5 hours before sunset; typically the crew meets approximately 2.5 hours prior to sunset, but you should confirm the exact meet-up time and location with the operator that day.
Are refreshments provided?
Yes — the operator serves light refreshments after the flight.