Phil Knight’s G500 lands in Redmond, Oregon, just off the course

Phil Knight flew from Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) to Roberts Field (KRDM) in Redmond, Oregon, on a brief 26-minute hop the evening of May 21, 2026, aboard his Gulfstream G500 (N19HT). The flight climbed to 14,875 feet and hit 413 knots — a quick, low-altitude run over the Cascade foothills to the high desert.

That same week, the PGA Tour’s 2026 season stop at Sunriver Resort is underway. Sunriver, about 20 miles south of Redmond, is hosting the annual professional tournament, drawing golf executives and tour players. Knight, a lifelong Oregonian and major donor to the sport’s development in the state, often makes appearances at the event, which has been a fixture on the Northwest swing for decades. [airnav.com](https://airnav.com/airport/KRDM) lists Roberts Field as the primary regional gateway for sunriver-area events.

The pattern fits: recent flights by Knight’s fleet have frequently shuttled between Hillsboro and central Oregon, including multiple hops on May 18 and 15. The evening timing of this trip — just after 7 p.m. local — suggests a late arrival for a full day at the course. Whether Knight is attending the tournament, hosting a Nike-sponsored hospitality suite, or simply escaping Portland for a few days, the flight traces a well-worn route between his Hillsboro home base and central Oregon’s premier golf destination.