Free balloon; application for an external launch permit

A general ruling has been issued for the launch of free balloons.

If the requirements are met, the general ruling is deemed to have been issued. In other cases, an individual permit must still be applied for.

Unbemannter/Außenstart Freiballon und Auflassen Fesselballon - Stellungnahme Ordnungsamt zum Antrag

This form can be submitted electronically without signature (e.g. via a secure contact form or by e-mail) or in paper form to the responsible authority.

For contact details of the responsible authoritiy and local valid information select under "Select location" a location.

The Northern Bavaria and Southern Bavaria Air Authorities have issued a general decree regulating the ascent of manned free balloons outside an airfield approved for balloon ascents and the re-ascent after stopovers. If the requirements specified therein are met, permission is deemed to have been granted.

In other cases, an individual permit must still be applied for from the responsible aviation authority.

The general rulings of the Government of Middle Franconia - Aviation Authority North Bavaria and the Government of Upper Bavaria - Aviation Authority South Bavaria can be found under "Legal basis".

The outdoor take-off area must be suitable for the project. This must be verified by an expert opinion.

Site plan

(M 1 : 1,000 or 1 : 5,000)
Terrain survey

(for the launch of five or more balloons)
Statement of the responsible municipality (public order office)

(for the launch of five or more balloons)