Tim Draper's Private Jet N550DA — Live Jet Tracker & History

Tim Draper — third-generation Silicon Valley VC; founded DFJ (1985) and Draper Associates. Early Tesla, SpaceX, Skype, Hotmail, Twitter, Robinhood, Coinbase, Solana, and Ethereum investor. Outspoken Bitcoin maximalist. N550DA is a Gulfstream G550.

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

Home base

San Jose Intl (KSJC · SJC)

Frequent destinations

KAUS KMIA KIAD EGLL OMDB WSSS

Where is Tim Draper's private jet right now?

We do not see it in the air right now. The last flight we tracked for Tim Draper's Gulfstream G550 (N550DA) landed at Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (LIRA) on November 2, 2026. Follow it on the live jet tracker map.

The map shows where Tim Draper's plane has flown. Each dot is a recorded position.

How much CO₂ do Tim Draper's private jet flights emit?

Over the last 50 completed flights we tracked, Tim Draper's private jet spent about 160 hours in the air. We estimate those flights put out 629.6 metric tons of CO₂.

Total flights

Total CO₂

629.6t

Flight hours

160h

What private jet does Tim Draper own?

We track one private jet for Tim Draper: a Gulfstream G550 with tail number N550DA.

Gulfstream G550

N550DA · ICAO: A6FFB7 · Heavy jet

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Fuel burn

410 gal/hr

CO₂ per hour

3,939 kg

Car miles equiv.

9,749

Where has Tim Draper's private jet flown?

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

CompletedN550DA

Nov 1, 2026, 06:42 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

LIRA — Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport

Flight path

Duration

11h 29m

Max altitude

49,025 ft

Max speed

529 kts

Arrived

Nov 2, 2026, 06:12 AM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 24, 2026, 02:45 AM

Departure

KAUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 19m

Max altitude

43,050 ft

Max speed

475 kts

Arrived

Oct 24, 2026, 06:04 AM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 23, 2026, 10:49 AM

Departure

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Arrival

KAUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 32m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

523 kts

Arrived

Oct 23, 2026, 01:22 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 21, 2026, 01:53 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 0m

Max altitude

37,025 ft

Max speed

436 kts

Arrived

Oct 21, 2026, 02:53 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 15, 2026, 12:31 AM

Departure

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 45m

Max altitude

47,050 ft

Max speed

481 kts

Arrived

Oct 15, 2026, 06:16 AM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 13, 2026, 03:14 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 36m

Max altitude

45,075 ft

Max speed

585 kts

Arrived

Oct 13, 2026, 07:50 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 8, 2026, 07:22 PM

Departure

KSLC — Salt Lake City International Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 21m

Max altitude

40,025 ft

Max speed

515 kts

Arrived

Oct 8, 2026, 08:43 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 8, 2026, 05:39 PM

Departure

KANW — Ainsworth Regional Airport

Arrival

KSLC — Salt Lake City International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 18m

Max altitude

40,025 ft

Max speed

512 kts

Arrived

Oct 8, 2026, 06:58 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 8, 2026, 01:04 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KANW — Ainsworth Regional Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 20m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

530 kts

Arrived

Oct 8, 2026, 03:25 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 7, 2026, 09:57 PM

Departure

PHKO — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

Arrival

22.20°, -154.67°

Flight path

Duration

19m

Max altitude

40,575 ft

Max speed

517 kts

Arrived

Oct 7, 2026, 10:16 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 6, 2026, 04:45 PM

Departure

KANW — Ainsworth Regional Airport

Arrival

PHKO — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

Flight path

Duration

7h 18m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

486 kts

Arrived

Oct 7, 2026, 12:03 AM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 5, 2026, 06:46 PM

Departure

KSLC — Salt Lake City International Airport

Arrival

KANW — Ainsworth Regional Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 18m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

531 kts

Arrived

Oct 5, 2026, 08:04 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 5, 2026, 04:56 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KSLC — Salt Lake City International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 29m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

555 kts

Arrived

Oct 5, 2026, 06:26 PM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 3, 2026, 07:53 PM

Departure

PHKO — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 18m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

528 kts

Arrived

Oct 4, 2026, 12:12 AM

CompletedN550DA

Oct 2, 2026, 04:56 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

PHKO — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

Flight path

Duration

4h 58m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

465 kts

Arrived

Oct 2, 2026, 09:55 PM

CompletedN550DA

Sep 30, 2026, 08:32 PM

Departure

KBED — Laurence G Hanscom Field

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 35m

Max altitude

43,050 ft

Max speed

500 kts

Arrived

Oct 1, 2026, 02:08 AM

CompletedN550DA

Sep 30, 2026, 11:07 AM

Departure

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Arrival

KBED — Laurence G Hanscom Field

Flight path

Duration

45m

Max altitude

19,000 ft

Max speed

385 kts

Arrived

Sep 30, 2026, 11:52 AM

CompletedN550DA

Sep 29, 2026, 01:19 AM

Departure

KIAD — Washington Dulles International Airport

Arrival

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

48m

Max altitude

23,000 ft

Max speed

469 kts

Arrived

Sep 29, 2026, 02:08 AM

CompletedN550DA

Sep 27, 2026, 05:43 AM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KIAD — Washington Dulles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 39m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

536 kts

Arrived

Sep 27, 2026, 10:23 AM

CompletedN550DA

Sep 20, 2026, 02:40 AM

Departure

KAUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 19m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

481 kts

Arrived

Sep 20, 2026, 06:00 AM

CompletedN550DA

Sep 19, 2026, 05:58 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KAUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 53m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

549 kts

Arrived

Sep 19, 2026, 08:51 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 29, 2026, 09:47 PM

Departure

KCPS — St Louis Downtown Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 39m

Max altitude

45,050 ft

Max speed

462 kts

Arrived

Aug 30, 2026, 01:27 AM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 29, 2026, 01:31 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KCPS — St Louis Downtown Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 8m

Max altitude

41,050 ft

Max speed

563 kts

Arrived

Aug 29, 2026, 04:39 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 11, 2026, 04:49 AM

Departure

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

48m

Max altitude

36,025 ft

Max speed

523 kts

Arrived

Aug 11, 2026, 05:38 AM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 10, 2026, 10:51 PM

Departure

KBED — Laurence G Hanscom Field

Arrival

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 35m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

484 kts

Arrived

Aug 11, 2026, 04:27 AM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 10, 2026, 07:03 PM

Departure

KCEF — Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base

Arrival

KBED — Laurence G Hanscom Field

Flight path

Duration

32m

Max altitude

5,000 ft

Max speed

293 kts

Arrived

Aug 10, 2026, 07:36 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 10, 2026, 01:02 PM

Departure

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Arrival

KCEF — Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base

Flight path

Duration

35m

Max altitude

9,900 ft

Max speed

340 kts

Arrived

Aug 10, 2026, 01:38 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 8, 2026, 08:54 PM

Departure

KFOK — Francis S Gabreski Airport

Arrival

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

25m

Max altitude

5,975 ft

Max speed

282 kts

Arrived

Aug 8, 2026, 09:20 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 8, 2026, 03:11 PM

Departure

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Arrival

KFOK — Francis S Gabreski Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 2m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

553 kts

Arrived

Aug 8, 2026, 08:13 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 8, 2026, 01:36 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Flight path

Duration

46m

Max altitude

31,025 ft

Max speed

513 kts

Arrived

Aug 8, 2026, 02:23 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 2, 2026, 07:30 PM

Departure

KSBN — South Bend International Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 52m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

497 kts

Arrived

Aug 2, 2026, 11:22 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 2, 2026, 05:01 PM

Departure

KFRG — Republic Airport

Arrival

KSBN — South Bend International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 41m

Max altitude

40,025 ft

Max speed

472 kts

Arrived

Aug 2, 2026, 06:42 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 1, 2026, 05:24 PM

Departure

39.77°, -112.21°

Arrival

KFRG — Republic Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 27m

Max altitude

43,050 ft

Max speed

541 kts

Arrived

Aug 1, 2026, 08:52 PM

CompletedN550DA

Aug 1, 2026, 04:02 PM

Departure

KPVU — Provo Municipal Airport

Arrival

KSPK — Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field

Flight path

Duration

42m

Max altitude

36,000 ft

Max speed

489 kts

Arrived

Aug 1, 2026, 04:44 PM

CompletedN550DA

Jul 11, 2026, 01:44 PM

Departure

KGYY — Gary/Chicago International Airport

Arrival

KPVU — Provo Municipal Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 37m

Max altitude

47,000 ft

Max speed

488 kts

Arrived

Jul 11, 2026, 04:21 PM

CompletedN550DA

Jul 10, 2026, 08:14 PM

Departure

KFRG — Republic Airport

Arrival

KFRG — Republic Airport

Flight path

Duration

Max altitude

950 ft

Max speed

123 kts

Arrived

Jul 10, 2026, 08:14 PM

CompletedN550DA

Jul 1, 2026, 08:54 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

PHKO — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

Flight path

Duration

5h 2m

Max altitude

47,025 ft

Max speed

492 kts

Arrived

Jul 2, 2026, 01:57 AM

CompletedN550DA

Jun 29, 2026, 09:19 PM

Departure

PHKO — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 30m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

554 kts

Arrived

Jun 30, 2026, 01:50 AM

CompletedN550DA

Jun 25, 2026, 05:38 PM

Departure

KIMT — Ford Airport

Arrival

PHKO — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

Flight path

Duration

8h 31m

Max altitude

46,975 ft

Max speed

468 kts

Arrived

Jun 26, 2026, 02:10 AM

CompletedN550DA

Jun 22, 2026, 05:15 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

WI90 — Maverick Field

Flight path

Duration

3h 29m

Max altitude

45,050 ft

Max speed

546 kts

Arrived

Jun 22, 2026, 08:45 PM

CompletedN550DA

Jun 7, 2026, 03:07 PM

Departure

NH76 — Mason Airfield

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 17m

Max altitude

47,050 ft

Max speed

485 kts

Arrived

Jun 7, 2026, 08:24 PM

CompletedN550DA

Jun 5, 2026, 05:56 PM

Departure

KBNA — Nashville International Airport

Arrival

KLWM — Lawrence Municipal Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 57m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

517 kts

Arrived

Jun 5, 2026, 07:54 PM

CompletedN550DA

Jun 4, 2026, 01:23 PM

Departure

US-3982 — Sky Valley Ranch Airport

Arrival

KBNA — Nashville International Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 47m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

533 kts

Arrived

Jun 4, 2026, 05:10 PM

CompletedN550DA

May 31, 2026, 02:03 AM

Departure

KSNA — John Wayne Orange County International Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

58m

Max altitude

38,000 ft

Max speed

451 kts

Arrived

May 31, 2026, 03:02 AM

CompletedN550DA

May 29, 2026, 04:56 PM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KSNA — John Wayne Orange County International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 2m

Max altitude

39,000 ft

Max speed

549 kts

Arrived

May 29, 2026, 05:58 PM

CompletedN550DA

May 26, 2026, 01:35 PM

Departure

EGPH — Edinburgh Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

9h 56m

Max altitude

43,050 ft

Max speed

528 kts

Arrived

May 26, 2026, 11:31 PM

CompletedN550DA

May 23, 2026, 10:46 AM

Departure

BIRK — Reykjavík Domestic Airport

Arrival

EGPH — Edinburgh Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 54m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

515 kts

Arrived

May 23, 2026, 12:41 PM

CompletedN550DA

May 20, 2026, 11:17 PM

Departure

KRHV — Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County

Arrival

BIRK — Reykjavík Domestic Airport

Flight path

Duration

7h 52m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

512 kts

Arrived

May 21, 2026, 07:10 AM

CompletedN550DA

May 17, 2026, 10:19 PM

Departure

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

51m

Max altitude

34,025 ft

Max speed

450 kts

Arrived

May 17, 2026, 11:11 PM

CompletedN550DA

May 15, 2026, 03:41 PM

Departure

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Arrival

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Flight path

Duration

12m

Max altitude

675 ft

Max speed

1 kts

Arrived

May 15, 2026, 03:54 PM

Tim Draper private jet FAQ

Does Tim Draper have a private jet?

Yes. We track 1 plane linked to Tim Draper: a Gulfstream G550 (N550DA). The flight log on this page comes from public ADS-B signals. It shows where the plane went, not who was on board.

What private jet does Tim Draper own?

Tim Draper flies a Gulfstream G550. Its tail number is N550DA. You can track it live on this page, along with its flight history and CO₂.

How many private jets does Tim Draper own?

Tim Draper owns 1 tracked plane: N550DA (Gulfstream G550). That count only covers planes we can tie to Tim Draper 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 Tim Draper fly?

Tim Draper flies a Gulfstream G550, tail number N550DA. It is in the Ultra Long Range class. It can fly 6,750 nautical miles without stopping and seats up to 19 people.

How much is Tim Draper's private jet worth?

Tim Draper flies a Gulfstream G550 (N550DA). Used ones usually ask $14–25 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 Tim Draper's private jet tail number?

Tim Draper's private jet tail number is N550DA. The plane is a Gulfstream G550. 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 Tim Draper's jet emit per hour?

About 3,939 kg for every hour in the air. Tim Draper's Gulfstream G550 (N550DA) burns roughly 410 gallons of jet fuel an hour. That is about the same CO₂ as driving an average car 9,749 miles.

Where does Tim Draper fly out of?

Tim Draper's home airport is San Jose Intl (KSJC / SJC). Frequent stops include KAUS, KMIA, KIAD and EGLL.

How much CO₂ has Tim Draper's jet emitted on tracked flights?

About 629.6 metric tons of CO₂ over 50 tracked flights and 160 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 Tim Draper'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.