Another “large white balloon” has been spotted near Hawaii according to reports.
Like the Chinese spy balloon, it appears to be flying around 50,000 feet which could pose an issue for passenger aircraft.
Below is a photo of a pilot’s readout which is the basis for these reports:
Well I guess we aren’t done with this balloon fad yet 🎈 pic.twitter.com/4dsrpAH7wi
— FL410_over_ICN (@InfantryPilot) February 19, 2023
Here’s more via Daily Mail:
Pilots have reported seeing a ‘large white balloon’ on their radars just east of Hawaii on Sunday afternoon.
A number of reports suggest that the object was spotted above Honolulu according to The Sun.
Some postings on social media report how a ‘large white balloon’ was spotted by pilots at an altitude of around 50,000 feet.
However, Air Traffic Control and other US officials have not yet confirmed such reports with the identity of the object and the potential threat it poses to the public unknown.
An image posted to social media online shows what looks to be a pilot in the cockpit holding a note.
‘Report of large white balloon in vicinity of 2639N15021W. Estimated to be between FL400 and FL500. Precise altitude unknown. Advise ATC if object is seen.’
Oakland Oceanic Air Traffic Control Center confirmed the existence of the flying object which reported how the balloon was about 600 miles northeast of Honolulu, over the Pacific Ocean.
Assuming these reports are accurate, will Biden allow this balloon to fly over the US before shooting it down like he did the last one?