Target Gulfstream lands in Traverse City as summer board retreats begin

Target flew from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan, on May 29, 2026, a 65-minute hop aboard the Gulfstream G280 tail number N585PL. The flight touched down just before 1 p.m. local time, following a week of heavy travel that included trips to New York, Washington D.C., and Portland.

The same week, Target's executive team is expected to convene for a multi-day strategic planning retreat at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, a venue the company has used for offsites in prior years, per local business reporting from the Traverse City Record-Eagle. The retreat comes as Target navigates a cautious consumer spending environment and works to refine its omnichannel strategy ahead of the back-to-school season.

This trip to KTVC is a departure from Target's more common business routes to major hubs like Chicago, Houston, and San Francisco. The company's three Gulfstream G280s are based at KMSP and typically shuttle executives to investor meetings, store openings, and supplier negotiations. A retreat in northern Michigan fits the pattern of a midyear planning session away from the noise of the C-suite in Minneapolis.