# BFA Wind Explorer — Measure wind conditions

> Measure wind conditions (iPhone/iPad app by Balloon Federation of America, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfa-wind-explorer/id6740073716 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Balloon Federation of America, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788276143)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfa-wind-explorer/id6740073716/reviews.md

## What is BFA Wind Explorer?

BFA Wind Explorer is a powerful tool for balloon pilots and weather enthusiasts, designed to provide detailed wind data across different altitudes using a helium balloon. This innovative app helps you make informed decisions for flight planning and safety.

Key Features:
	•	Helium Balloon Wind Profiling: Measure real-time wind speed and direction at multiple altitudes using a helium balloon.
	•	Data Table Visualization: View detailed wind measurements in an easy-to-read data table.
	•	Hodograph Display: Analyze wind patterns visually with a dynamic hodograph image, perfect for assessing vertical wind shifts.
	•	User-Friendly Interface: Quickly access and interpret wind data for better planning and situational awareness.

Whether you’re a hot air balloon pilot or simply fascinated by wind dynamics, BFA Wind Explorer offers precise and actionable insights to enhance your understanding of the skies.

By using this app, you agree to the Apple Terms of Use that is located at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Membership | $24.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-01-07

Calculation improvements and app bugs.

### 1.1 — 2025-04-26

Updates and fixes.

### 1.0 — 2025-03-27

No release notes.

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