Gulfstream G650
N1KE · ICAO: A000E8 · Heavy jet
Fuel burn
460 gal/hr
CO₂ per hour
4,419 kg
Car miles equiv.
10,938
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Phil Knight
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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 · Celebplanes tracks Phil Knight's registered aircraft — not Phil Knight personally. ADS-B data shows when and where the plane moved; who was aboard any given flight is unknown.
Home base
Hillsboro (Portland) (KHIO · HIO)
Frequent destinations
EIDWLIRAEGPLKBFIKPDXKRNO
Flight map
Where Phil Knight's fleet has flown — each dot is a recorded position.
Lifetime emissions & flights
Total flights
47
Total CO₂
313.2t
Flight hours
77h
Phil Knight's fleet (2 aircraft)
Gulfstream G500
N19HT · ICAO: A16693 · Heavy jet
Fuel burn
380 gal/hr
CO₂ per hour
3,650 kg
Car miles equiv.
Flight history — last 47 flights
CompletedN19HTSep 16, 2026, 10:53 PMDepartureKRDM — Roberts FieldArrivalKHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport
CompletedN19HT
Sep 16, 2026, 10:53 PMDeparture
KRDM — Roberts Field
Arrival
KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport
Flight path
Duration
21m
Max altitude
14,925 ft
Max speed
430 kts
Arrived
Sep 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
CompletedN1KESep 16, 2026, 10:24 PMDepartureKHIO — Portland Hillsboro AirportArrivalKHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport
CompletedN1KE
Sep 16, 2026, 10:24 PMDeparture
KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport
Arrival
KHIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport
Flight path
About Phil Knight's private jet
Does Phil Knight have a private jet?
Yes. Celebplanes tracks 2 aircraft associated with Phil Knight: a Gulfstream G650 (N1KE) and a Gulfstream G500 (N19HT). Every movement is logged from the public ADS-B broadcast, so the flight history on this page is a record of the aircraft, not of who was aboard.
What private jet does Phil Knight own?
Phil Knight flies 2 aircraft: Gulfstream G650, Gulfstream G500 (N1KE, N19HT). Live tracking, full flight history, and CO₂ emissions for each aircraft are available on this page.
How many private jets does Phil Knight own?
Phil Knight owns 2 tracked aircraft across 2 types: N1KE (Gulfstream G650) and N19HT (Gulfstream G500). This is the count Celebplanes can evidence from public registration and ADS-B records; aircraft held through undisclosed entities or chartered rather than owned would not appear here.
What kind of plane does Phil Knight fly?
Phil Knight flies a Gulfstream G650 — Ultra Long Range class, 7,000 nm range, seating up to 19 (registration N1KE). 1 further aircraft is tracked on this page: Gulfstream G500 (N19HT).
How much is Phil Knight's private jet worth?
Phil Knight flies a Gulfstream G650 (N1KE). Pre-owned examples typically ask $35–50 million — indicative mid-2026 market figures, not an appraisal. Actual value turns on airframe hours, engine-programme enrolment and cabin configuration.
What is Phil Knight's private jet tail number?
Phil Knight's private jet tail numbers are N1KE (Gulfstream G650), N19HT (Gulfstream G500). Each registration links to the live tracking page with full flight history, fuel burn and CO₂ emissions on Celebplanes.
Attributions derived from FAA registry + ADSB Exchange + SEC filings; may be incomplete or outdated. Methodology · Report an error. Observational use only.