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PZ-Maps

2025 PZ Maps

Version 2 Changes:

  • Removed Yellow PZ #239 (Mule Barn)
  • Added label for Yellow PZ #233 (Los Ranchos OS)

Avenza Map App

Instructions to download the Avenza Map application

2025 AIBF PZ Map Version 2 PDF

09/29/2025 (Geospatial PDF 8MB)

2025 PZs and Alt Restrictions Version 2 KML

09/29/2025 (Google Earth, 165KB)

  • reduced opacity

2025 Ozi Explorer ozf4 Image

09/29/2025 (42MB)

2025 Custom Map for Garmin Montana 700-Ver2

 

To Download the Custom Map:

  1. Connect Garmin Montana 700 to your computer
  2. Open File Explorer (PC) or Finder (Mac) and locate your Montana device, which should appear as a removeable drive
  3. Navigate to the Garmin folder on the device, then locate (or create, if necessary) the CustomMaps folder
  4. Copy the custom KMZ file from  your computer into the CustomMaps folder
  5. Safely eject the device from your computer and disconnect
  6. Power on y our Montana 700
  7. Enable the custom map by going to Map Setup > Configure Maps > Custom Maps

 
Sharing Wirelessly from One Montana Device to Another:
 

On the Sending Device:

    1. From the main menu, select Share Wirelessly
    2. Select Send
    3. Choose the type of data you want to send
    4. Select the specific item(s) you want to send
    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and connect to the other compatible device

On the Receiving Device:

    1. From the main menu, select Share Wirelessly
    2. Select Receive
    3. The device will begin searching for devices that are trying to send data

Connecting the Devices:

    1. The devices must be within 10 feet of each other
    2. When the devices connect, a unique 6-digit code will appear on both screens
    3. Confrim that the codes match and press the confirmation button to approve the transfer

Pilot Furnished Files

2025 AIBF CompeGPS PZ Map

Darcy Hoch CompeGPS/TwoNav

09/22/2025 (11.2MB)

2025 PZ Map Optimized for HotAir App

Jeff Buesing

09/29/2025 (175KB)

2024 AIBF KML-KMZ PZ Map

Michael Lavoie KML-KMZ

10/10/2024

2023 AIBF Targets.kmz

09/18/2023 Google Earth, Hot Air App kmz

Weather Stations

2023 Weather Stations

(Google Earth, Hot Air App kmz file)

ABQ-LOA 05/02/2022

For all times outside of the Balloon Fiesta Event

Balloonists are only able to operate within the ABQ Class C airspace under a signed Letter of Agreement (whether that is a unique, individual LOA, or under the umbrella of an association LOA). Both AAAA and TopGun already have a signed LOA for their members. Check with them for how to be included. Not a member? Consider joining one of the organizations or email the FAA at 9-AJO-AJT-ABQ-Balloon@faa.gov.

ABQ ATC will require the following information:

  • Operator’s name
  • Airman’s certificate number
  • Aircraft/balloon registration (N) number

2022 ABQ-LOA Flight Restriction Map using Avenza

Go here if you already have Avenza loaded on your device. Otherwise, go to your device’s app store and load Avenza maps, then look for the “ABQ-LOA” in the Avenza Map store.