Target flies to Houston seaplane base as CEO Fiddelke pushes growth strategy

Target Corporation’s Gulfstream G280, tail number N585PL, arrived at Jorgensen’s Landing Seaplane Base east of Houston on June 8, after departing Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. The flight, which logged a brief airborne time and a modest altitude of 6,900 feet, was followed by a series of short hops around the Houston area—suggesting a day of meetings or site visits.

The trip comes as Target, under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, executes a multi-year strategy unveiled in March that includes $2 billion in incremental investments for 2026, per a company press release [corporate.target.com](https://corporate.target.com/press/release/2026/03/target-outlines-strategic-plan-for-a-new-chapter-of-growth-in-2026-and-beyond). The retailer posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings on May 20, with comparable sales rising 5.6 percent, its first increase in five quarters, as reported by CNBC [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/target-tgt-q1-2026-earnings.html). Houston, a recurring destination in Target’s flight history, is a key market for store expansion and supply chain operations.

The seaplane base—an unusual landing spot for a corporate jet—may indicate a visit to a supplier or a remote facility. Target’s three-aircraft fleet is frequently used for executive travel between its Minneapolis headquarters and major hubs like Houston, Chicago, and Dallas, reflecting the relentless pace of retail strategy under Fiddelke’s leadership.