Date of the competition:

30 April 2025 - 3 May 2025

General information:

The International Mountain Balloon Competition in Krosno is one of the most popular and spectacular balloon events in Europe. In 2025 it will be also Pre-Worlds, pre-event to the 26th Worlds Hot Air Balloon Championship (Krosno will host FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship in 2026), Polish Cup and XXV International Mountain Balloon Competition.

Short competition schedule:

• April 30th 2025: Check-In 14:00 / General briefing 17:00
• May 1st - 3rd: Competition flights AM and PM
• May 3rd evening: Prize giving

Entry fee:

• Pilot + 3 crew member - 3200 PLN (760 EUR)
• Pilot + 2 crew member - 3000 PLN (700 EUR)
• Additional member: 430 PLN (100 EUR)

Entrance fee includes:

• Catering (early breakfast, breakfast, dinner) for the team
• Gas for the whole competition
• Refreshments at the opening and closing of the competition
• Meteorological service
• Gifts (T-shirt, glass gift)

Payment info:

The entry fee must be paid via Bank transfer to the FUNDACJA OTWARTYCH SERC IM. BOGUSLAWY NYKIEL-OSTROWSKIEJ, UL. STASZICA 6, 38-400 KROSNO, account at bank ING BANK ŚLĄSKI S.A.

Payment in EUR:

SWIFT: INGBPLPW

IBAN: PL54 1050 1562 1000 0090 8001 3312

Payment in PLN:

32 1050 1562 1000 0090 8001 3320

Other information:

Before the closing entry date (31.01.2025 at 24:00)

The organizers will confirm reception of the registration and payment by adding your name to the official pilot list.

Closing entry date:

The final entry date for the event is 31.01.2025 at 24:00. The registration form and payment of the entry fee must be received by this date/time.