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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
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


The aircraft
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