Other · 2026
2026 Ohio Balloon Challenge Fireworks
Middletown, OH · near Middletown Rgnl/Hook Fld (0.4 mi)
What this outcome means
The FAA sent the case back to the filer rather than issuing a determination. This is the most common non-clean outcome and usually means something has to change or be supplied before the study can finish — not that the project was refused.
The proposal, in the filer's words
"The 2026 Ohio Balloon Challenge is an annual event the takes place at the airport and the park that is adjacent to the airport. This event brings in approximately 20K visitors to the City and the airport. The airport businesses see an increase in business during this event and are able to promote at this event. This event also has a firework show that ends each night of the event. This event takes place on 7/18/26-7/19/26. The fireworks will be 9pm est time until cleanup at 2am est time."
Filing details
- Case number (ASN)
- 2026-AGL-4824-NRA
- Structure
- 2026 Ohio Balloon Challenge Fireworks
- Type
- Other
- Category
- Other
- Height above ground
- 1,000 ft
- Height above sea level
- 1,636 ft
- Site elevation
- 636 ft
- Notice of
- New Construction
- Duration
- Temporary
- Marking & lighting
- —
Timeline
- Filed
- March 20, 2026
- Determined
- May 7, 2026
- Determination expires
- November 7, 2027
A determination that lapses before the structure is built has to be re-filed. The FAA does not send a reminder.
Who filed it
- Sponsor
- CITY OF Middletown
- Representative
- Nikolas Brumback
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Location
- Coordinates
- 39.526380, -84.401019
- Degrees / minutes / seconds
- 39°31'35.0"N 84°24'03.7"W
- County
- Butler
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