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Life & fun · July 1, 2026

aerost.art

Real-time hot air balloon simulator driven by live winds

aerost.art launched on July 1, 2026 with 2 votes.

What it does

Launch a virtual hot air balloon from any coordinate on Earth and let real-time surface winds carry it across satellite maps. Try the multiplayer "Fiesta" racing mode by changing altitudes to catch different wind currents, or track the autonomous admin balloon currently replicating Jules Verne's famous route across Africa.

Fly a virtual hot air balloon with real-time wind data. Choose any location on Earth and drift with live wind speed and direction. Free, no ads, no signup.

Pick any starting point and your balloon will fly according to real wind data in thatfrom aerost.art

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