11/20/2025
The Magic of Balloon Glows in Dallas with Rohr Balloons
Discover balloon glows in Dallas — how Rohr Balloons lights up festivals, corporate events, and celebrations with illuminated hot air balloons.
From the Field
Pilot's-eye notes on flying, weather, history, and the occasional good story.
Rohr Balloons is a hot air balloon ride company serving McKinney/Allen, TX and the DFW Metroplex. Notes from the field on flying, weather, history, and life in the basket.
11/17/2025
Creative End-of-Year Party Ideas for Businesses in McKinney
Creative end-of-year party ideas for McKinney businesses: sunrise hot air balloon flights, tethered rides, and balloon glows with Rohr Balloons.
11/11/2025
Honoring Our Heroes–Chuck Rohr’s Legacy and Veterans Day Flights Over North Texas
Rohr Balloons honors veterans and founder Chuck Rohr, Air Force veteran of the 101st Airborne. Celebrate service and freedom with a flight over North Texas.
10/16/2025
Team Building Flights
Memorable team building above North Texas with shared flights, private charters, multi-balloon launches, and tethered event rides.
09/15/2025
What to Wear and What to Bring on a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Texas
Discover what to wear and bring on a hot air balloon ride in Texas. Rohr Balloons shares expert advice for an unforgettable flight.
09/04/2025
Plano Balloon Festival 2025 Recap: Tethered Rides with Rohr Balloons
See what tethered hot air balloon rides with Rohr Balloons were like at the 2025 Plano Balloon Festival — festival scenes, rider highlights, and photos.
08/29/2025
Are Hot Air Balloons Safe? What FAA Rules & Pilots Want You to Know
Nervous about booking a balloon ride? How FAA regulations, pilot training, weather checks, and equipment inspections keep ballooning safe in DFW.
08/09/2025
Hot Air Balloon Experience for First Timers
Everything to know before your first hot air balloon ride with Rohr Balloons — what to wear, when to book, and what the flight is really like.
07/07/2025
The Evolution of Hot Air Balloon Design: From Montgolfier to Modern-Day
Discover the evolution of hot air balloon design, from the Montgolfier brothers to modern innovations in design and flight safety.
06/27/2025
How to Plan a Surprise Hot Air Balloon Ride for a Loved One in North Texas
Plan a surprise hot air balloon ride in DFW with expert tips for a seamless, unforgettable experience. Make your loved one’s dream come true!
05/12/2025
Schedule Your Corporate Event with Rohr Balloons: More Than 50 Years of Transforming Team Experiences
Elevate your corporate event with hot air balloon events! Strengthen teams, impress clients, and create memories with stunning views.
04/05/2025
Hot Air Balloon Photography Printing Available!
Hot air balloon photography tips from Rohr Balloons — camera settings, timing, and vantage points for stunning shots in flight or from the ground.
03/21/2025
Weather and Hot Air Ballooning in DFW – How Pilots Decide When to Fly
Curious about weather and hot air ballooning in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex? Learn how pilots read wind, temperature, and visibility.
02/06/2025
The Rohr Balloons’ hot air balloon Ground Crew Makes Every Ride Unforgettable
Behind every great balloon flight is a skilled hot air balloon ground crew. Learn how they make takeoff, tracking, and landing effortless!
01/23/2025
From Tradition to Technology: Hot Air Ballooning with GPS and Mobile Apps
Explore how hot air ballooning with GPS and mobile apps helps with navigation, passenger experiences, and improved safety.
08/07/2024
The First Hot Air Balloon Flight in History: A Journey to the Skies
Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier completed the first hot air balloon flight in history in 1783 France — the story of how it happened.
05/14/2024
Ultimate Experience Gift: A Hot Air Balloon Flight
A hot air balloon ride in McKinney, TX, offers an extraordinary solution if you're looking for the ultimate experience gift.
02/16/2024
Why are hot air balloon rides expensive? Analyzing the factors and costs.
Why are hot air balloon rides expensive? Fuel, crew, equipment, insurance, and weather all shape the cost — here is what your ticket actually covers.
05/24/2022
Hot Air Ballooning Passenger Guide
Our Hot Air Ballooning Passenger Guide will help you prepare for your balloon flight and learn what to wear, bring, and expect while flying.
04/13/2022
Why does a Hot Air Balloon Float?
Why does a hot air balloon float? A simple explanation of the science of lighter-than-air flight — heat, density, and buoyancy — from Rohr Balloons.
04/09/2022
The Balloonists Prayer & Champagne Toast
When you fly with Rohr Balloons, your pilot will recite a champagne toast after each flight with the balloonist's prayer.
03/22/2022
Hot Air Balloon Inflation
Watch this video by Rohr Balloons from the pilot's point of view during a hot air balloon inflation. The inflation is how we start our flight
02/27/2022
Rohr Balloons on Hot Air Balloon Safety - DFW Balloon Rides
There are 4 essential ways to help ensure hot air balloon safety. Rohr Balloons explains what to look for when booking your flight.
02/11/2022
Exciting outdoor things to do in Dallas
Exciting outdoor things to do in Dallas — from hot air balloon flights with Rohr Balloons to trails, parks, and adventures across the Metroplex.
01/21/2022
Experience The Best Hot Air Balloon Rides McKinney TX Style!
What makes Rohr Balloons unique among hot air balloon rides in McKinney, TX — championship pilots, a family fleet, and decades of North Texas flying.
01/18/2022
What to be careful about when booking a hot air balloon ride
At Rohr Balloons we like to provide tips that help the public make smart decisions when booking hot air balloon rides in Dallas, Texas.
07/09/2021
Can hot air balloons fly in the rain?
At Rohr Balloons, we take weather conditions very seriously and will not fly in the rain. It is not safe and should never be attempted.
04/09/2021
Why you should propose in a hot air balloon (and how)
Why you should propose in a hot air balloon: an epic engagement story, a private basket, and a champagne toast as the sun rises over North Texas.
04/09/2021
Where Does A Hot Air Balloon Land?
In this post we will discuss what is involved in a hot air balloon landing and the elements that affect balloon flight paths and landings.
07/09/2017
Third Generation Rohr Showing Interest In Ballooning
I'm happy to report that my 6 year old daughter Charli Rohr seems to be showing interest in ballooning says Brian Rohr, pilot and owner of Rohr Balloons.
02/22/2016
Hot Air Balloon Research Project at Sunnyvale ISD Middle School
Brian Rohr with Rohr Balloons launched a hot air balloon research project at sunnyvale isd middle school for the 5 grade classes.
04/22/2014
Hot Air Balloon Landing
This video of a hot air balloon landing will help you understand what to expect if you're flying on a slightly windy day.
04/09/2014
90 Year Old's Bucket List Balloon Flight
Watch a 90-year-old woman fulfill her bucket-list dream with a hot air balloon flight over North Texas — a heartfelt moment with Rohr Balloons.
10/20/2013
Truman University Hot Air Balloon Tether
Rohr Balloons had some ups and downs at Truman University during a hot air balloon tether. We had a great time ballooning on campus.
09/20/2013
McKinney Magazine Feature
Rohr Balloons hot air balloon experience featured in McKinney Magazine as a premier tourist destination for the Dallas and North Texas area.
01/21/2013
Crew and Pilot Appreciation Hot Air Balloon Festival
At Rohr Balloons, we like to hold a crew and pilot appreciation Hot Air Balloon Festival from time to time. Good times with great friends.
Ballooning Weather Conditions in North Texas
It's very important for our clients to monitor ballooning weather conditions in North Texas. Being prepared for your flight is key.
Parts of a Hot Air Balloon
In this post we provide some education on the basic parts of a hot air balloon. This information is great to have before your flight with us!
Valentine’s Day With Rohr Balloons
Give the perfect Valentines Day gift, a hot air balloon ride in McKinney, TX with Rohr Balloons, the premier hot air balloon flight operator in North Texas.
Take to the sky.
Sunrise and sunset flights from McKinney, as seasonal heat, weather, and availability allow.