Lima, Ohio

Great Plains
Super Launch

The premier High Altitude Ballooning Experience

June 2027

June 9-13, 2027 in Lima, OH

The Allen County Museum's MacDonell House in Lima, Ohio

About the Event

Welcome to the Great Plains Super Launch website, your go-to source for information about the premier high altitude ballooning event in North America. For over two decades, the GPSL has been bringing together the brightest and most innovative amateur balloonists from the US and abroad.

Started in 2001 by Paul Verhage, the GPSL has grown into an annual event that attracts enthusiasts from around the Midwest, and beyond. In 2027, the GPSL will be sponsored by Graham Family in Lima, OH.

2027 at a glance

WHEN

June 9–13, 2027

Preliminary schedule. All times Eastern. Launch day is Saturday, June 12.

WHERE

Lima, Ohio

Launch day is weather dependent. Hancock and Allen counties are the primary areas under consideration.

Current GPSL Discussions

Groups.io is the official email reflector of the Great Plains Super Launch group. The GPSL group is generally used for all things balloon related.

Stay up-to-date by joining Groups.io/g/GPSL/ today.