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Target returns to Minneapolis after a Midwest swing ahead of summer retail strategy meetings

The company's Gulfstream G280 flew from Michigan to Minnesota the same week internal planning sessions are expected at headquarters.

By celebplanes · 1 min read · Target

Target corporate logo

Target

Target's Gulfstream G280 (N585PL) flight path — KTTF — Custer to KMSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul
Flight path · KTTF — CusterKMSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul · 1h 22m airborne
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Departure
KTTF — Custer
Arrival
KMSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul
Airborne
1h 22m
Distance
463 nm
CO₂
3.2t

Target flew from Custer Airport in Michigan to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport on June 3, 2026, a 1-hour-22-minute hop in its Gulfstream G280, tail N585PL. The flight arrived just before 11 p.m. local time, capping a day that included earlier legs across Ohio and Michigan.

The same week, Target Corporation is widely expected to hold mid-year strategy and merchandising meetings at its Minneapolis headquarters, per typical retail calendar patterns reported by industry outlets like Retail Dive. These sessions often finalize back-to-school and holiday plans, making the return to home base a logical move for senior leadership.

Recent flight history shows Target's aircraft has been active across the Midwest and East Coast in recent days, including trips to New York, Ohio, and Michigan. This particular leg appears to be a straightforward return to HQ after a multi-stop business circuit — no unusual detours, just the quiet rhythm of corporate aviation.

Aboard the Gulfstream G280

Gulfstream G280 exterior — Target's private jet (N585PL)
Gulfstream G280 cabin floor plan — Target's private jet interior layout
Exterior & cabin layout · Gulfstream G280

The aircraft

Type
Gulfstream G280
Tail
N585PL
Max alt
40,000 ft
Max speed
447 kt

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