Gulfstream G650ER
N898NC · ICAO: AC643B · Heavy jet
Fuel burn
470 gal/hr
CO₂ per hour
4,515 kg
Car miles equiv.
11,176
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Rupert Murdoch
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Founder of News Corp and 21st Century Fox; one of the most powerful media moguls in modern history. Stepped down as chair of Fox/News Corp in 2023; succeeded by son Lachlan. Net worth ~$20B. Owns properties in NY, LA, Australia, UK; the Australian-born proprietor took US citizenship in 1985 to comply with FCC ownership rules.
N898NC is a Gulfstream G650ER (hex AC643B) registered to 21st Century Fox America Inc — effective Murdoch family ownership. Based at Oxford (Kidlington/EGTK), UK.
Regular transatlantic and trans-Pacific runs between NY, LA, London, and Australia following News Corp board duties, family business, and editorial direction.
Note · Celebplanes tracks Rupert Murdoch's registered aircraft — not Rupert Murdoch personally. ADS-B data shows when and where the plane moved; who was aboard any given flight is unknown.
Home base
Oxford (Kidlington) (EGTK · OXF)
Frequent destinations
KJFKKLAXKNYCYSSYEGLLOMDB
Jets & yachts map
Where Rupert Murdoch's aircraft has flown — each dot is a recorded position. Anchor markers are the yacht at its last AIS position, so you can see hull and airframe on one plate.
Lifetime emissions & flights
Total flights
8
Total CO₂
78.6t
Flight hours
17h
Rupert Murdoch's fleet (1 aircraft)
Rupert Murdoch at sea (1 vessel)
Our sister site Celebyachts tracks this yacht by AIS, the maritime equivalent of the ADS-B broadcast this site follows.
Vertigo
No AIS signalAlloy Yachts · 2011 · Cayman Islands
Last seen
Ionian Sea
39.56°N, 2.64°E
Last AIS fix
2 hours ago
Length
68.36 m (224 ft)
No AIS signal · 'dark' means no AIS signal is reaching us. It is a fact about receiver coverage, not about the vessel.
Vessel data and positions from Rupert Murdoch on Celebyachts. A yacht is attributed by public reporting the same way an aircraft is here — AIS shows where a hull went, not who was aboard.
Flight history — last 8 flights
CompletedN898NCJul 28, 2026, 04:19 PMDepartureKTEB — Teterboro AirportArrivalKLAX — Los Angeles International Airport
CompletedN898NC
Jul 28, 2026, 04:19 PMDeparture
KTEB — Teterboro Airport
Arrival
KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport
Flight path
Duration
5h 2m
Max altitude
47,000 ft
Max speed
542 kts
Arrived
Jul 28, 2026, 09:22 PM
CompletedN898NCJul 15, 2026, 10:07 PMDeparture39N — Princeton AirportArrivalKTTN — Trenton Mercer Airport
CompletedN898NC
Jul 15, 2026, 10:07 PMDeparture
39N — Princeton Airport
Arrival
KTTN — Trenton Mercer Airport
Flight path
About Rupert Murdoch's private jet
Does Rupert Murdoch have a private jet?
Yes. Celebplanes tracks 1 aircraft associated with Rupert Murdoch: a Gulfstream G650ER (N898NC). 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 Rupert Murdoch own?
Rupert Murdoch flies a Gulfstream G650ER (registration N898NC). Live tracking, full flight history, and CO₂ emissions for each aircraft are available on this page.
How many private jets does Rupert Murdoch own?
Rupert Murdoch owns 1 tracked aircraft: N898NC (Gulfstream G650ER). 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 Rupert Murdoch fly?
Rupert Murdoch flies a Gulfstream G650ER — Ultra Long Range class, 7,500 nm range, seating up to 19 (registration N898NC).
How much is Rupert Murdoch's private jet worth?
Rupert Murdoch flies a Gulfstream G650ER (N898NC). A new Gulfstream G650ER lists at approximately $78 million before options and completion, and pre-owned examples typically ask $45–62 million — indicative mid-2026 market figures, not an appraisal. Actual value turns on airframe hours, engine-programme enrolment and cabin configuration.
What is Rupert Murdoch's private jet tail number?
Rupert Murdoch's private jet tail number is N898NC (a Gulfstream G650ER). 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.