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Tom Cruise flies to upstate New York the week of the Rochester Jazz Festival

The actor's HondaJet lands in Canandaigua as the Rochester International Jazz Festival kicks off nearby.

By celebplanes · 1 min read · Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise — owner of N77VA (HondaJet HA-420)

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise's HondaJet HA-420 (N77VA) flight path — KTPA — Tampa to KIUA — Canandaigua
Flight path · KTPA — TampaKIUA — Canandaigua · 2h 48m airborne
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Departure
KTPA — Tampa
Arrival
KIUA — Canandaigua
Airborne
2h 48m
Distance
933 nm
CO₂
2.2t

Tom Cruise flew from Tampa International Airport to Canandaigua Airport in upstate New York on May 21, a 2-hour-48-minute hop in his HondaJet HA-420 (N77VA). The flight touched down at 11:30 a.m. local time, according to flight tracking data.

The same week, the Rochester International Jazz Festival is underway about 30 miles west of Canandaigua, per the festival's official schedule. Cruise has been a known supporter of the event in past years and owns property in the Finger Lakes region, making a festival appearance or personal visit a plausible explanation for the trip.

The actor's recent flight history shows a pattern of short hops between Florida and upstate New York: on May 11, he flew from Canandaigua to Tampa, and back again the same day. This latest round trip suggests a recurring personal or business commitment in the area, rather than a one-off event.

Aboard the HondaJet HA-420

HondaJet HA-420 exterior — Tom Cruise's private jet (N77VA)
HondaJet HA-420 cabin floor plan — Tom Cruise's private jet interior layout
Exterior & cabin layout · HondaJet HA-420

The aircraft

Type
HondaJet HA-420
Tail
N77VA
Max alt
41,000 ft
Max speed
468 kt

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