Target corporate jet lands in Great Falls during Montana store remodel push

Target Corporation's Gulfstream G280, tail number N585PL, departed Glacier Park International Airport near Kalispell, Montana, on May 7, 2026, at 7:01 p.m. local time. The 33-minute hop covered just over 200 miles northwest to Great Falls International Airport, topping out at 21,000 feet and 450 knots. Such brief regional jaunts are unusual for the Minneapolis-based retailer's fleet, typically bound for major hubs like Chicago or Austin.

The timing coincides with Target's aggressive 2026 store investment plan, which includes remodeling more than 130 locations nationwide and implementing major changes at its Montana stores, such as expanded grocery sections and refreshed beauty and home departments, per the company's March announcement. Great Falls hosts a longstanding Target at 2000 10th Ave S, making it a logical stop for executives to inspect progress on these upgrades amid a $5 billion capital spend to boost guest experience and sales.

This flight caps a busy day of western U.S. hopping for the jet, which earlier traced a zigzag path from Salt Lake City to Kalispell, then briefly north toward Eureka, Montana, before heading east to Great Falls. The pattern echoes Target's recurring visits to operational outposts beyond its core Midwest routes, underscoring the retailer's hands-on approach to its expanding footprint—even if it means trading super-midsize comfort for short-haul efficiency.