This image shows the optimal track the balloons follow. In some instances, balloons were able to land and depart again on the same day (a rare occurrence for ballooning). In More recent years, the box effect has been less prominent, with winds being all north or south. Due to FAA restrictions when flying south , balloons must land before I-40 (most likely in homeowners yards or parking lots) or continue flying to the Albuquerque International Sunport. they cannot fly south of the airport due to the Isleta Reservation. When flying north or flying south landing before the park, Corrales provides excellent landing spots due to the few houses and large yards. landing in Rio Rancho is harder however due to the rapid housing expansion and the city lies on a mesa, higher than the park. Balloonists cannot fly towards the mountains due to the Sandia Reservation.