Tyler Perry's Embraer E-190 tracks to a seaplane base in Washington state

The recent flight history for N378TP shows repeated trips between Van Nuys and the Pacific Northwest, including multiple legs to and from coordinates near Bellingham and Seattle over the past week. On September 20, the jet flew from Phoenix to the Seattle area, then to Van Nuys, and back to the Northwest on September 23. The September 24 flight from Van Nuys to Floathaven fits this pattern of West Coast movement, though the destination is unusual for a large jet. Perry's fleet includes four aircraft, and the Embraer is typically used for longer-range travel; the short 2-hour hop suggests a specific purpose at the seaplane base.

Perry's aviation footprint is centered on Atlanta, but his recurring destinations include the Bahamas and the Caribbean, where he owns White Bay Cay and Eleuthera properties. The seaplane base in Washington may be related to a separate business or personal interest—perhaps a visit to a private island in the San Juans or a stop before a flight to Alaska, where Perry has been known to travel. The timing also aligns with the fall season, when Perry often films or scouts locations; his studio in Atlanta is currently active, but he has indicated a desire to slow down and spend more time with his son.

Without confirmation of Perry's presence, the flight remains a data point in the jet's busy schedule. But the choice of a seaplane base as a destination for a large business jet is a reminder that Perry's aviation life is built around overcoming logistical challenges—from his fear of flying to his need to reach islands without runways. Whether the Embraer actually touched water or simply used the base as a reference point, the flight adds another layer to a fleet that already includes a single-engine Cirrus he flies himself.