Ondrej KOSTRHUN
FAI World Rank:
297
Czech Republic Rank:
7

Biography

I am a second-generation balloon pilot from the Czech Republic with over 1,200 flight hours. I’ve been flying hot air balloons since 2015 and earned my gas balloon license in 2024.

I represented the Czech Republic at two FAI Junior World Hot Air Balloon Championships – finishing 7th in 2016 and 14th in 2021. I currently rank 7th nationally and regularly compete in both Czech and international events.

Beyond competition, I run FlyBalloon.cz, a company providing scenic flights, teambuilding experiences and branded balloon promotions.

I enjoy the art of precision flying and the peaceful moments in the sky. Ballooning is not just a sport for me – it’s a lifelong passion shared across generations in my family.

FAI World Championships and World Air Games
Year Event Country Location Ranking Average
20215th FAI Junior World Hot Air Balloon ChampionshipPolandLeszno14552
20163rd FAI Junior World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2016LithuaniaMarijampole7673
Competition History
Year Event Country Location Ranking Average
2025XVIII MAZURSKIE ZAWODY BALONOWE, 41. BALONOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKIPolandEłk i okolice4669
2024Czech Balloon Trophy 2024Czech RepublicJindřichův Hradec7626
2019Open Czech Nationals 2019Czech RepublicJindrichuv Hradec9605