The location of Balloon Adventure Thailand's launch pad is Horizon Village & Resort, located on the Chiang Mai-Doi Saket Highway about 10km from the Chiang Mai center in Amphur Doi Saket, Chiang Mai -- here we have our operation center. However, the pilot of the balloon may decide to change the take off location of the balloon depending on the wind. The navigator/pilot has to estimate the flight direction and distance to reach a suitable landing area. The pilot usually options information in advance from the Weather Bureau a couple of hours before the scheduled flight, or is instructed so by Chiang Mai airport tower.