Phil Knight's Private Jets N1KE — Live Jet Tracker & History

Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Nike, Inc. Net worth ~$35.7B; 26th wealthiest in the U.S., 49th globally. Oregon native; built Nike from Blue Ribbon Sports with $1,000; iconic Swoosh commissioned for $35. Lives in Hillsboro on a 5+ acre property purchased 2012; Knight family owns ~20–21% of Nike via Swoosh LLC, controlling ~78.5% of Class A voting shares. $4B+ donated through the Phil and Penny Knight Foundation including $2B to OHSU Knight Cancer Institute (Aug 2025).

Fleet of two through TVPX Trustee: N1KE (2012 Gulfstream G650, hex A000E8) and N19HT (2021 G500, S/N 72071, hex A16693, 'NIGHT' wordplay). Hangared at Hillsboro Airport (HIO) — 29,000 sq ft private hangar built for ~$7.6M in 2014.

N1KE documented destinations: Dublin (multiple), Rome/Ciampino, Tiree Scotland, Seattle (BFI), Portland, Reno, Rancho Murieta. 217+ flights tracked since early 2023; 75% verified. Knight reportedly allows Nike employees to use the jet from time to time.

Note · We track Phil Knight's planes, not Phil Knight in person. Flight data shows when and where each plane flew. It does not show who was on board.

Home base

Hillsboro (Portland) (KHIO · HIO)

Frequent destinations

EIDW LIRAEGPLKBFI KPDX KRNO

Where is Phil Knight's private jet right now?

We do not see it in the air right now. The last flight we tracked for Phil Knight's Gulfstream G500 (N19HT) landed at Portland Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) on November 1, 2026. Follow it on the live jet tracker map.

The map shows where Phil Knight's planes have flown. Each dot is a recorded position.

How much CO₂ do Phil Knight's private jet flights emit?

Over the last 50 completed flights we tracked, Phil Knight's private jets spent about 113 hours in the air. We estimate those flights put out 464.9 metric tons of CO₂.

Total flights

Total CO₂

464.9t

Flight hours

113h

What private jets does Phil Knight own?

We track 2 private jets for Phil Knight. Each one is listed below with its tail number and hourly CO₂.

Gulfstream G650

N1KE · ICAO: A000E8 · Heavy jet

Track live Recent paths ↓

Fuel burn

460 gal/hr

CO₂ per hour

4,419 kg

Car miles equiv.

10,938

Gulfstream G500

N19HT · ICAO: A16693 · Heavy jet

Track live Recent paths ↓

Fuel burn

380 gal/hr

CO₂ per hour

3,650 kg

Car miles equiv.

9,036

Where has Phil Knight's private jet flown?

These are the last 50 flights we tracked for Phil Knight's private jets, newest first. Open a flight to see its route map, time in the air, top altitude and speed.

CompletedN19HT

Nov 1, 2026, 12:46 AM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

21m

Max altitude

16,025 ft

Max speed

409 kts

Arrived

Nov 1, 2026, 01:07 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 31, 2026, 11:59 PM

Departure

KEUG — Eugene Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

25m

Max altitude

13,025 ft

Max speed

398 kts

Arrived

Nov 1, 2026, 12:25 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 31, 2026, 06:19 PM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KEUG — Eugene Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

17m

Max altitude

13,950 ft

Max speed

381 kts

Arrived

Oct 31, 2026, 06:36 PM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 31, 2026, 05:05 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

33m

Max altitude

14,950 ft

Max speed

379 kts

Arrived

Oct 31, 2026, 05:38 PM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 29, 2026, 12:02 AM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

19m

Max altitude

15,925 ft

Max speed

378 kts

Arrived

Oct 29, 2026, 12:22 AM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 28, 2026, 10:51 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Flight path

Duration

40m

Max altitude

14,950 ft

Max speed

433 kts

Arrived

Oct 28, 2026, 11:31 PM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 28, 2026, 04:47 PM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

21m

Max altitude

15,925 ft

Max speed

365 kts

Arrived

Oct 28, 2026, 05:08 PM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 28, 2026, 03:08 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

25m

Max altitude

14,925 ft

Max speed

452 kts

Arrived

Oct 28, 2026, 03:33 PM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 27, 2026, 03:37 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 55m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

489 kts

Arrived

Oct 27, 2026, 05:32 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 26, 2026, 11:01 PM

Departure

KSAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 6m

Max altitude

40,000 ft

Max speed

500 kts

Arrived

Oct 27, 2026, 03:08 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 25, 2026, 09:50 PM

Departure

KBUR — Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport

Arrival

KSAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 41m

Max altitude

41,050 ft

Max speed

582 kts

Arrived

Oct 26, 2026, 01:31 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 25, 2026, 06:18 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KBUR — Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 49m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

521 kts

Arrived

Oct 25, 2026, 08:08 PM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 21, 2026, 03:36 AM

Departure

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 34m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

584 kts

Arrived

Oct 21, 2026, 05:11 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 21, 2026, 01:06 AM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 58m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

480 kts

Arrived

Oct 21, 2026, 03:05 AM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 16, 2026, 07:11 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 50m

Max altitude

43,000 ft

Max speed

529 kts

Arrived

Oct 16, 2026, 09:01 PM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 15, 2026, 07:02 PM

Departure

EIDW — Dublin Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

9h 33m

Max altitude

47,050 ft

Max speed

546 kts

Arrived

Oct 16, 2026, 04:36 AM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 14, 2026, 12:49 PM

Departure

EGLF — Farnborough Airport

Arrival

EIDW — Dublin Airport

Flight path

Duration

56m

Max altitude

33,000 ft

Max speed

494 kts

Arrived

Oct 14, 2026, 01:45 PM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 14, 2026, 12:13 AM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

23m

Max altitude

15,750 ft

Max speed

390 kts

Arrived

Oct 14, 2026, 12:37 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 13, 2026, 11:14 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Flight path

Duration

26m

Max altitude

14,775 ft

Max speed

421 kts

Arrived

Oct 13, 2026, 11:41 PM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 13, 2026, 05:22 PM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

25m

Max altitude

15,725 ft

Max speed

396 kts

Arrived

Oct 13, 2026, 05:47 PM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 13, 2026, 03:44 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Flight path

Duration

32m

Max altitude

14,775 ft

Max speed

421 kts

Arrived

Oct 13, 2026, 04:17 PM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 11, 2026, 01:30 AM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

23m

Max altitude

13,150 ft

Max speed

384 kts

Arrived

Oct 11, 2026, 01:53 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 11, 2026, 12:39 AM

Departure

KEUG — Eugene Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Flight path

Duration

25m

Max altitude

13,175 ft

Max speed

309 kts

Arrived

Oct 11, 2026, 01:05 AM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 10, 2026, 05:54 PM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KEUG — Eugene Airport

Flight path

Duration

21m

Max altitude

16,100 ft

Max speed

383 kts

Arrived

Oct 10, 2026, 06:16 PM

CompletedN19HT

Oct 10, 2026, 05:04 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Flight path

Duration

27m

Max altitude

15,100 ft

Max speed

419 kts

Arrived

Oct 10, 2026, 05:32 PM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 7, 2026, 01:13 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

EGLF — Farnborough Airport

Flight path

Duration

9h 16m

Max altitude

45,050 ft

Max speed

575 kts

Arrived

Oct 7, 2026, 10:29 AM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 5, 2026, 06:12 PM

Departure

EGGW — London Luton Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

10h 5m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

536 kts

Arrived

Oct 6, 2026, 04:17 AM

CompletedN1KE

Oct 2, 2026, 10:21 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

EGGW — London Luton Airport

Flight path

Duration

8h 15m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

589 kts

Arrived

Oct 3, 2026, 06:36 AM

CompletedN1KE

Sep 30, 2026, 06:30 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

Max altitude

1,575 ft

Max speed

185 kts

Arrived

Sep 30, 2026, 06:40 PM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 22, 2026, 09:52 PM

Departure

KCOE — Coeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

51m

Max altitude

32,000 ft

Max speed

484 kts

Arrived

Sep 22, 2026, 10:43 PM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 22, 2026, 02:45 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KCOE — Coeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field

Flight path

Duration

55m

Max altitude

29,000 ft

Max speed

533 kts

Arrived

Sep 22, 2026, 03:41 PM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 16, 2026, 10:53 PM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

21m

Max altitude

14,925 ft

Max speed

430 kts

Arrived

Sep 16, 2026, 11:15 PM

CompletedN1KE

Sep 16, 2026, 10:24 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

Max altitude

2,000 ft

Max speed

193 kts

Arrived

Sep 16, 2026, 10:29 PM

CompletedN1KE

Sep 16, 2026, 09:37 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

17m

Max altitude

2,000 ft

Max speed

197 kts

Arrived

Sep 16, 2026, 09:55 PM

CompletedN1KE

Sep 16, 2026, 06:06 PM

Departure

KATW — Appleton International Airport

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

3h 24m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

571 kts

Arrived

Sep 16, 2026, 09:31 PM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 16, 2026, 02:07 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Flight path

Duration

30m

Max altitude

14,850 ft

Max speed

395 kts

Arrived

Sep 16, 2026, 02:38 PM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 10, 2026, 07:16 PM

Departure

KBGR — Bangor International Airport

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 25m

Max altitude

41,000 ft

Max speed

497 kts

Arrived

Sep 11, 2026, 12:41 AM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 10, 2026, 11:29 AM

Departure

EGGW — London Luton Airport

Arrival

KBGR — Bangor International Airport

Flight path

Duration

6h 34m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

462 kts

Arrived

Sep 10, 2026, 06:03 PM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 7, 2026, 11:48 PM

Departure

KATW — Appleton International Airport

Arrival

EGGW — London Luton Airport

Flight path

Duration

6h 49m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

552 kts

Arrived

Sep 8, 2026, 06:38 AM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 7, 2026, 06:48 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KATW — Appleton International Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 59m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

583 kts

Arrived

Sep 7, 2026, 09:48 PM

CompletedN1KE

Sep 7, 2026, 03:03 AM

Departure

KDEN — Denver International Airport

Arrival

KATW — Appleton International Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 10m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

569 kts

Arrived

Sep 7, 2026, 06:14 AM

CompletedN1KE

Sep 7, 2026, 01:39 AM

Departure

38.27°, -108.53°

Arrival

KDEN — Denver International Airport

Flight path

Duration

27m

Max altitude

25,000 ft

Max speed

472 kts

Arrived

Sep 7, 2026, 02:06 AM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 6, 2026, 01:24 AM

Departure

PDX — Portland

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

Max altitude

6,900 ft

Max speed

290 kts

Arrived

Sep 6, 2026, 01:32 AM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 6, 2026, 12:22 AM

Departure

KEUG — Eugene Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Flight path

Duration

24m

Max altitude

13,975 ft

Max speed

399 kts

Arrived

Sep 6, 2026, 12:47 AM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 5, 2026, 05:56 PM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KEUG — Eugene Airport

Flight path

Duration

26m

Max altitude

13,875 ft

Max speed

382 kts

Arrived

Sep 5, 2026, 06:23 PM

CompletedN19HT

Sep 5, 2026, 04:51 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

KRDM — Roberts Field

Flight path

Duration

27m

Max altitude

14,875 ft

Max speed

393 kts

Arrived

Sep 5, 2026, 05:19 PM

CompletedN1KE

Sep 4, 2026, 04:48 AM

Departure

KBJC — Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Arrival

6CO0 — Doctors Mesa Airport

Flight path

Duration

31m

Max altitude

24,000 ft

Max speed

438 kts

Arrived

Sep 4, 2026, 05:20 AM

CompletedN1KE

Sep 3, 2026, 06:46 PM

Departure

EGGW — London Luton Airport

Arrival

KBJC — Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Flight path

Duration

8h 36m

Max altitude

43,050 ft

Max speed

523 kts

Arrived

Sep 4, 2026, 03:23 AM

CompletedN1KE

Aug 31, 2026, 09:42 PM

Departure

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Arrival

EGGW — London Luton Airport

Flight path

Duration

8h 21m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

577 kts

Arrived

Sep 1, 2026, 06:03 AM

CompletedN19HT

Aug 24, 2026, 01:00 AM

Departure

KRDM — Roberts Field

Arrival

KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

21m

Max altitude

15,875 ft

Max speed

406 kts

Arrived

Aug 24, 2026, 01:21 AM

Flight reports on Phil Knight's private jet

These 6 reports each cover one recent flight in more detail, newest first.

Phil Knight's Gulfstream G500 N19HT lands at Hillsboro after 21-minute hop from Redmond
November 1, 2026
The 120 nm flight used 2 percent of the aircraft's range and arrived at its home base on November 1, 2026.
Phil Knight's Gulfstream G500 N19HT lands at Redmond after 26-minute hop from Eugene
November 1, 2026
N19HT flew 91 nm from Eugene to Redmond on October 31, 2026, using 2 percent of its range.
Phil Knight's Gulfstream G500 N19HT lands at Eugene after 18-minute hop from Redmond
October 31, 2026
The 63 nm flight from Redmond to Eugene on October 31, 2026, used 1 percent of the aircraft's range.
Phil Knight's Gulfstream G500 N19HT lands at Redmond after 33-minute hop from Hillsboro
October 31, 2026
The 109 nm flight from Portland Hillsboro to Roberts Field used 2 percent of the aircraft's range on October 31, 2026.
Phil Knight's Gulfstream G650 N1KE lands at Hillsboro after 22-minute hop from Redmond
October 28, 2026
N1KE flew 95 nm from Redmond to Portland Hillsboro on October 28, 2026, using 1% of its range.
Phil Knight's Gulfstream G650 N1KE lands at Redmond from Hillsboro
October 28, 2026
The 25-minute hop covered 109 nm and used about 194 gallons of fuel.

Phil Knight private jet FAQ

Does Phil Knight have a private jet?

Yes. We track 2 planes linked to Phil Knight: a Gulfstream G650 (N1KE) and a Gulfstream G500 (N19HT). The flight log on this page comes from public ADS-B signals. It shows where the planes went, not who was on board.

What private jet does Phil Knight own?

Phil Knight flies these planes: Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G500. The tail numbers are N1KE and N19HT. You can track each one live on this page, along with its flight history and CO₂.

How many private jets does Phil Knight own?

Phil Knight owns 2 tracked planes of 2 different types: N1KE (Gulfstream G650) and N19HT (Gulfstream G500). That count only covers planes we can tie to Phil Knight through public registration and ADS-B records. A plane held through an undisclosed company, or one that is chartered, would not show up here.

What kind of plane does Phil Knight fly?

Phil Knight flies a Gulfstream G650, tail number N1KE. It is in the Ultra Long Range class. It can fly 7,000 nautical miles without stopping and seats up to 19 people. We also track 1 more plane on this page: Gulfstream G500 (N19HT).

How much is Phil Knight's private jet worth?

Phil Knight flies a Gulfstream G650 (N1KE). Used ones usually ask $35–50 million. These are mid-2026 market figures, not an appraisal of this plane. Its real value depends on its flight hours, engine maintenance plan and cabin layout.

What is Phil Knight's private jet tail number?

Phil Knight's private jets have these tail numbers: N1KE (Gulfstream G650), N19HT (Gulfstream G500). Each tail number links to a live tracking page. There you can see the plane's flight history, fuel burn and CO₂.

How much CO₂ does Phil Knight's jet emit per hour?

About 4,419 kg for every hour in the air. Phil Knight's Gulfstream G650 (N1KE) burns roughly 460 gallons of jet fuel an hour. That is about the same CO₂ as driving an average car 10,938 miles.

Where does Phil Knight fly out of?

Phil Knight's home airport is Hillsboro (Portland) (KHIO / HIO). Frequent stops include EIDW, LIRA, EGPL and KBFI.

How much CO₂ has Phil Knight's jet emitted on tracked flights?

About 464.9 metric tons of CO₂ over 50 tracked flights and 113 hours in the air. We start with the flight times from public ADS-B data. We multiply each hour by the maker's fuel burn figure. Then we apply the EPA standard of 9.57 kg of CO₂ per gallon of jet fuel.

Is it legal to track Phil Knight's jet?

Yes. The FAA requires planes with transponders to broadcast their position over ADS-B, and the signal is not encrypted. We collect that public data from adsb.lol and ADSB.fi, two open flight-tracking networks. News outlets and university researchers use the same kind of data. Our methodology page explains how it works.

Owner matches come from the FAA registry, adsb.lol (ODbL) and ADSB.fi data, and SEC filings. They may be incomplete or out of date. Methodology · Report an error. For observational use only.