George Lucas lands in Teterboro after his 82nd birthday at Skywalker Ranch

George Lucas flew from Oakland International Airport to Teterboro Airport on May 17, 2026, a 4-hour-41-minute cross-country trip in his Gulfstream V (N138GL). The flight arrived just three days after his 82nd birthday, which he likely celebrated at Skywalker Ranch with family and close friends, continuing a tradition from his 80th birthday party in 2024, as reported by Jedi News.

The purpose of this trip is not publicly disclosed, but Lucas’s recent itinerary—multiple flights between California, Florida, and New York—suggests routine business. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which opened in Los Angeles in September 2025, may be a focus, as the filmmaker has been actively involved in its exhibitions, according to Smithsonian magazine.

While Teterboro is not among Lucas’s usual recurring destinations, his consistent visits to the New York area indicate meetings or personal engagements. These flights, often logged via ADS-B, show a pattern of cross-country travel that has become typical for the octogenarian filmmaker in recent years.