Welcome
Fun, excitement, and adventure
Welcome to Buzzard's Glory Hot Air Balloon Company. We hope you enjoy the beauty, excitement, and adventure captured in our photographs—and perhaps join us for an adventure of your own.
Take a Ride
See the world from a different point of view
A ride in a hot air balloon is unlike any other experience. You float with the wind while the landscape slowly unfolds below you.
Every flight is its own adventure. The launch location, direction, landing place, and view are shaped by the weather and the wind that day.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, engagement, graduation, retirement, or simply doing something you have always dreamed about, a balloon flight creates memories that stay with you.
Learn About the ExperienceOur Story
Sharing a love of ballooning since 1974
Buzzard's Glory Balloon Company provides fun, family-oriented hot air balloon experiences for people throughout Eastern Iowa.
Peter O. Stamats took his first balloon ride in 1974 and was hooked. He bought a balloon, took lessons, earned his pilot's license, and founded Buzzard's Glory Balloon Company to share his love of ballooning with others.
Peter later taught Susan to fly, and their balloons became a familiar sight floating together over Cedar Rapids. After Peter passed away in 2003, Susan continued the passion and tradition they had built together.
Meet the PilotsContact
Every flight begins with a conversation
Ballooning depends on weather, wind, and safe flying conditions. Contact Susan to ask questions and talk about planning your balloon experience.