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John Travolta flies to St. Petersburg the week of a major airshow

The actor and pilot lands at KPIE days before the 2026 St. Petersburg Airfest, per the event's official schedule.

By celebplanes · 1 min read · John Travolta

John Travolta — owner of N59DB (Bombardier Global Express)

John Travolta

John Travolta's Bombardier Global Express (N59DB) flight path — FA50 — Wings-N-Wheels to KPIE — St. Petersburg Clearwater
Flight path · FA50 — Wings-N-WheelsKPIE — St. Petersburg Clearwater · 22m airborne
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Departure
FA50 — Wings-N-Wheels
Arrival
KPIE — St. Petersburg Clearwater
Airborne
22m
Distance
91 nm
CO₂
1.4t

John Travolta flew from Wings-N-Wheels Airport in Mississippi to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport on June 1, a brief 22-minute hop in his Bombardier Global Express. The flight touches down in the Tampa Bay area just ahead of the St. Petersburg Airfest, an annual airshow scheduled for June 6-7 at Albert Whitted Airport, per the event's website.

The Airfest is a natural draw for Travolta, who holds multiple type ratings and keeps a four-aircraft fleet at his Ocala home. The event features vintage military aircraft and aerobatic performances, closely aligned with his well-documented passion for aviation. A licensed pilot since the 1970s, he frequently attends airshows and aviation gatherings, often flying himself to the venue.

The trip continues a pattern of regional travel from John Travolta's Ocala base. In the prior week, he flew to Los Angeles and Spokane before returning east, and his recent flights show a mix of short hops and cross-country legs. The St. Petersburg stop—just 90 miles from home—is a routine visit to a familiar airshow circuit rather than a commercial or legal errand.

Aboard the Bombardier Global Express

Bombardier Global Express exterior — John Travolta's private jet (N59DB)
Bombardier Global Express cabin floor plan — John Travolta's private jet interior layout
Exterior & cabin layout · Bombardier Global Express

The aircraft

Type
Bombardier Global Express
Tail
N59DB
Max alt
13,000 ft
Max speed
392 kt

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