Private Jet Registration Codes of the Rich and Famous

Luxury aircraft owned by celebrities often feature custom private jet tail numbers, giving a glimpse into their personal lives, achievements, and even birthdates. Much like license plates for cars, aircraft are legally required to display a unique registration number made up of a country prefix and a custom combination of letters and numbers. For the rich and famous, these identifiers often carry deeper personal significance.

Bill Gates, for example, has N887WM as a registration code. His customized £30 million Bombardier Global Express jet, which seats 19 people and is powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, features a wood and leather veneer interior, a luxury bathroom and state of the art entertainment system. His registration code is personalized with “WM”, which references his parents’ names, William and Mary.

Michael Jordan has N236MJ as a registration code. His private Gulfstream G550 boasts his initials and nickname, MJ, his jersey number, 23, and his NBA championship wins, 6. The exterior of the Gulfstream features the same elephant print design that appears on his sports footwear line and the interior features a luxury bathroom, bedroom and bar.

Taylor Swift has N898TS as a registration code. Her Dassault Falcon 900 tri-jet boasts her initials, TS, and her birth year, 89, as well as an an 8, the number of chart-topping singles Swift had when she bought the jet, which seats 12 and has a range of nearly 4,600 miles.

Jim Carrey has N162JC as a registration code. His Gulfstream V, worth an estimated £45 million, seats 16 passengers and features next generation safety features. The tail number references his date of birth, January 1962, and his initials, JC.

John Travolta has N707JT as a registration code. Known for his love of flying, Travolta owns seven planes and has a pilot’s license. His collection includes a Boeing 707B, featuring his initials, JT, on the tail plate, as well as three Gulfstreams and a Bombardier Challenger 601.