This year's championship will precede the 41st anniversary of Jackson's Hot Air Jubilee and is sanctioned by the Balloon Federation of America (BFA) and its Hot Air Competition Division (HACD).

Competitive ballooning puts pilots to the test in distance, speed, and navigational precision. Each flight entails various competitive tasks, requiring pilots to skillfully utilize winds at different altitudes to guide their balloons to specific targets around Jackson.

Pilots earn qualification for the National Championship by participating in competitions throughout the year. The top performers at the National Championship will then earn the opportunity to compete in the upcoming 2025 Women's World Championship.

The Women's National Championships will feature competition flights spanning Jackson County, extending beyond the traditional footprint of the Hot Air Jubilee.

https://www.hotairjubilee.com/us-womens-national-balloon-championship/