Models
National Ballooning Ltd aircraft in the FAA registry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry lists 55 registered National Ballooning Ltd aircraft as of 2026-10-16. These airships fall under the manufacturer name "NATIONAL BALLOONING LTD" and represent three distinct models. Every aircraft has a specific registration record by N-number, allowing for precise identification in the public database.
The fleet consists mainly of balloons, with 48 operating in the standard airworthiness class. Production spans from 1989 to 2023, though half of the registered units were built in 2005 or earlier. The most common variant is the 858, with 48 aircraft registered between 1997 and 2023. The 755-12 model accounts for six registrations, built between 1989 and 2016. A single 752 model is also on file. Iowa holds the majority of these registrations with 26 aircraft, followed by New Mexico with five and Ohio with three.
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) for these models are available under certificate A33CE, held by National Ballooning. This TCDS covers the 858, 755-12, and 752 models. Each model page in the registry provides specifications and the relevant type certificate data sheet. You can perform a National Ballooning Ltd N-number lookup to view individual airship details. The registry confirms that these registered National Ballooning Ltd aircraft remain active in the US fleet.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026.