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GuideInternational Pilots
Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating and Medical Certification:
In order to participate in Balloon Fiesta pilots must possess either a US private or commercial pilot certificate. If operating on a foreign license, the country of license issuance must match the country of aircraft registration (some country restrictions may apply).
Verify the Authenticity of a Foreign License
Special Flight Authorization (SFA):
Pilots intending to enter a foreign-registered experimental certified balloon must obtain an FAA approved Special Flight Authorization (SFA).
SFA Applicant Info (Download PDF)
SFA for Foreign Civil Aircraft Chapter 7 (Download PDF)
Applicants are instructed to contact the Albuquerque Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) should there be any questions:
ABQ FSDO
[email protected]
(505) 764-1200
US Customs Brokerage, Shipping and Warehouse Information:
Team Worldwide
1-505-948-5000
[email protected]
Albuquerque Customs Broker:
For Customs Broker needs, please email D’Ann L Brown (LCHB) at [email protected]
Albuquerque Pick-up / Drop-off / Warehousing:
For Albuquerque pick-up, drop-off and warehousing needs, contact Narrow Road Transportation, LLC at [email protected]
Narrow Road Transportation, LLC
3201 University Blvd SE
Suite 101
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Office- 505-373-3000
Fax- 505-242-3199
