StrangeKind Ballooning
Where Adventure, Freedom, and Storytelling Take Flight
The Experience
At StrangeKind Ballooning, we don’t just offer hot air balloon rides in Albuquerque — we create experiences that stay with you long after you touch down.
For The Wonder-Seekers
From the glow of a sunrise over the Rio Grande to the silent sweep of a desert winds, StrangeKind flights are built for those who chase wonder and who know that the best stories begin where the road ends.
A New View, Every Time
Whether you’re lifting off for your first flight or returning to chase a new sunrise, we’re here to help you see the world differently. Every balloon ride offers a one-of-a-kind view.
Our Roots
As a proud veteran-owned company, we believe adventure should never feel ordinary. Every flight we craft is a blend of breathtaking landscapes, real connection, and a spirit of exploration that’s at the heart of New Mexico.
StrangeKind Ballooning
Where Adventure, Freedom, and Storytelling Take Flight
The Experience
At StrangeKind Ballooning, we don’t just offer hot air balloon rides in Albuquerque — we create experiences that stay with you long after you touch down.
For The Wonder-Seekers
From the glow of a sunrise over the Rio Grande to the silent sweep of a desert winds, StrangeKind flights are built for those who chase wonder and who know that the best stories begin where the road ends.
A New View, Every Time
Whether you’re lifting off for your first flight or returning to chase a new sunrise, we’re here to help you see the world differently. Every balloon ride offers a one-of-a-kind view.
Our Roots
As a proud veteran-owned company, we believe adventure should never feel ordinary. Every flight we craft is a blend of breathtaking landscapes, real connection, and a spirit of exploration that’s at the heart of New Mexico.
Unique Hot Air Balloon Rides in Albuquerque, NM
Who We Are: Meet the Visionaries Behind the Flight
Adam Bramley
Founder & Pilot | StrangeKind Ballooning
Adam’s love for the open skies isn’t just passion — it’s built on real flight experience.
A lifelong thrill-seeker and storyteller, Adam founded StrangeKind to create more than just hot air balloon rides in Albuquerque — he set out to craft moments that stay with you long after you land.
With countless hours piloting fixed-wing aircraft and hot air balloons alike, Adam brings both the spirit of adventure and the steady hands of a true aviator to every StrangeKind flight.
No two journeys with Adam are ever the same. Each one is personal, unforgettable, and a little bit legendary.
Your story is waiting in the sky. Adam’s here to help you write it.
William Fitzpatrick
Aviation Leader & Advocate / Pilot
William Fitzpatrick is a driving force in New Mexico’s aviation community — blending leadership, safety expertise, and a deep passion for shaping the future of flight.
With a legacy rooted in Air Force operations, airport management, and aviation advocacy, William’s impact stretches across the entire aviation landscape.
Today, he leads bold initiatives like Aviate New Mexico and champions innovation through the New Mexico Pilots Association, pushing safety, tourism, and opportunity higher with every program he builds.
Through every project and partnership, William’s mission remains the same:
Elevate aviation. Empower pilots. Inspire the next generation to fly higher.
Jacob Rowland
Founder & Pilot | StrangeKind Ballooning
Born and raised under New Mexico’s endless skies, Jacob’s connection to ballooning began the day he was born — and it’s carried him ever higher ever since.
As an Army veteran, Jacob brings precision, professionalism, and a fearless spirit of adventure to every launch.
But it’s his lifelong bond with the skies of Albuquerque — and a passion for ballooning that started from birth — that makes every StrangeKind flight something unforgettable.
With Jacob at the helm, you’re not just lifting off.
You’re stepping into a story that’s been soaring for a lifetime.
Unique Hot Air Balloon Rides in Albuquerque, NM
Who We Are: Meet the Visionaries Behind the Flight
Adam Bramley
Founder & Pilot | StrangeKind Ballooning
Adam’s love for the open skies isn’t just passion — it’s built on real flight experience.
A lifelong thrill-seeker and storyteller, Adam founded StrangeKind to create more than just hot air balloon rides in Albuquerque — he set out to craft moments that stay with you long after you land.
With countless hours piloting fixed-wing aircraft and hot air balloons alike, Adam brings both the spirit of adventure and the steady hands of a true aviator to every StrangeKind flight.
No two journeys with Adam are ever the same. Each one is personal, unforgettable, and a little bit legendary.
Your story is waiting in the sky. Adam’s here to help you write it.
William Fitzpatrick
Aviation Leader & Advocate / Pilot
William Fitzpatrick is a driving force in New Mexico’s aviation community — blending leadership, safety expertise, and a deep passion for shaping the future of flight.
With a legacy rooted in Air Force operations, airport management, and aviation advocacy, William’s impact stretches across the entire aviation landscape.
Today, he leads bold initiatives like Aviate New Mexico and champions innovation through the New Mexico Pilots Association, pushing safety, tourism, and opportunity higher with every program he builds.
Through every project and partnership, William’s mission remains the same:
Elevate aviation. Empower pilots. Inspire the next generation to fly higher.
Jacob Rowland
Founder & Pilot | StrangeKind Ballooning
Born and raised under New Mexico’s endless skies, Jacob’s connection to ballooning began the day he was born — and it’s carried him ever higher ever since.
As an Army veteran, Jacob brings precision, professionalism, and a fearless spirit of adventure to every launch.
But it’s his lifelong bond with the skies of Albuquerque — and a passion for ballooning that started from birth — that makes every StrangeKind flight something unforgettable.
With Jacob at the helm, you’re not just lifting off.
You’re stepping into a story that’s been soaring for a lifetime.
StrangeKind Ballooning — Because the sky was never meant to be ordinary.
At StrangeKind, we’re here to redefine what hot air ballooning means in New Mexico.
Imagine soaring above the high desert with a custom soundtrack drifting through the air, feeling the rush of race balloon flights, or sharing the sky with a live DJ spinning above the clouds.
Dream bigger? We’re pushing the limits even further — with skydiving integrations, in-flight celebrations, and experiences built for those who were never meant to stay grounded.
This isn’t sightseeing.
It’s full-throttle wonder.
It’s your story, your sky, and your adventure — made StrangeKind.
Step in, lift off, and let’s create something unforgettable.
