IBM's N780RW lands in Lake George after a Montreal weekend

IBM flew from Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury, New York, on May 24, 2026 — a 41-minute hop in the company’s Gulfstream G650ER, N780RW, according to [celebplanes.com](https://www.celebplanes.com/celebrity/ibm). The aircraft crossed the border at low altitude, a classic sign of a short regional leg rather than a cross-country dash.

The destination, Floyd Bennett, serves the Lake George and Adirondack region, a summer retreat known for its resorts and hiking. IBM’s policy, as disclosed in SEC filings, requires the chairman and CEO to use company aircraft for all travel, including personal trips — a perk that cost shareholders $127,722 for Arvind Krishna in 2021. The timing, a Sunday evening in late May, strongly suggests a weekend escape.

The flight follows a pattern visible in IBM’s recent movements: N780RW touched down at KGFL earlier that day after a flight from Westchester, and then hopped to Montreal before returning — a quick round trip that mirrors how executives often use corporate jets for both business meetings and personal downtime.