BFA Wind Explorer
Balloon Federation of America, Inc Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
BFA Wind Explorer is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Balloon Federation of America, Inc. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated January 7, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 50 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jan 7
- 2026 · v1.2.1
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About BFA Wind Explorer
BFA Wind Explorer is a powerful tool for balloon pilots and weather enthusiasts, designed to provide detailed wind data across different altitudes using a helium balloon. This innovative app helps you make informed decisions for flight planning and safety. Key Features: • Helium Balloon Wind Profiling: Measure real-time wind speed and direction at multiple altitudes using a helium balloon. • Data Table Visualization: View detailed wind measurements in an easy-to-read data table. • Hodograph Display: Analyze wind patterns visually with a dynamic hodograph image, perfect for assessing vertical wind shifts. • User-Friendly Interface: Quickly access and interpret wind data for better planning and situational awareness. Whether you’re a hot air balloon pilot or simply fascinated by wind dynamics, BFA Wind Explorer offers precise and actionable insights to enhance your understanding of the skies. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Terms of Use that is located at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.2.1 · Updated January 7, 2026
Calculation improvements and app bugs.
App privacy
The developer, Balloon Federation of America, Inc, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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