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Kid Rock flies from Charlevoix to Detroit after northern Michigan visit

The musician returns home to Oakland County following a short stay in the resort town.

By celebplanes · 1 min read · Kid Rock

Kid Rock — owner of N71KR (Bombardier Challenger 600)

Kid Rock

Kid Rock's Bombardier Challenger 600 (N71KR) flight path — KCVX — Charlevoix to KPTK — Oakland County
Flight path · KCVX — CharlevoixKPTK — Oakland County · 37m airborne
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Departure
KCVX — Charlevoix
Arrival
KPTK — Oakland County
Airborne
37m
Distance
179 nm
CO₂
1.7t

Kid Rock (Robert Ritchie) flew from Charlevoix Municipal Airport to Oakland County International Airport on May 31, 2026, a 37-minute hop across Michigan. His Bombardier Challenger 600, tail N71KR, touched down at his home base just after 10:28 p.m.

The trip caps a day that began with a flight from Tampa to Nashville, then a quick leg to Charlevoix — a popular Lake Michigan summer destination where Ritchie often escapes. No public events or concerts were listed for Charlevoix that weekend, suggesting a personal visit before heading back to the Detroit area.

Ritchie, who keeps a primary residence in the Detroit suburbs, has logged several flights this month between Nashville, Florida, and Michigan. This pattern aligns with his typical mix of business, performances, and downtime at his northern Michigan retreat.

Aboard the Bombardier Challenger 600

Bombardier Challenger 600 exterior — Kid Rock's private jet (N71KR)
Bombardier Challenger 600 cabin floor plan — Kid Rock's private jet interior layout
Exterior & cabin layout · Bombardier Challenger 600

The aircraft

Type
Bombardier Challenger 600
Tail
N71KR
Max alt
17,000 ft
Max speed
476 kt

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