Ready for takeoff? From blockbuster A-listers to royalty and music legends, these celebrities don\u2019t just shine on stage or screen, they also rule the skies as licensed pilots. Discover which stars have a passion for flying, stepping behind the controls of their own aircraft, and conquering new heights far above the red carpet. These famous faces show that when they\u2019re not making headlines on land, they\u2019re often miles above it.<\/p>\n
Tom Cruise<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QTp.HdNQr_DDoWCRtIYpLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/f2414773eec38d71c8d435523292e837\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n LagenciaNews \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nKnown for his daredevil stunts, Tom Cruise<\/strong><\/a> is a bona fide aviation enthusiast and an accomplished pilot. He became a licensed pilot in 1994 and has since built up a personal fleet of aircraft, as reported by Screen Rant<\/a>. Off set, he\u2019s piloted everything from helicopters to fighter jets, sometimes even flying himself to movie premieres. Cruise\u2019s love for flight is just as legendary as his Hollywood legacy.<\/p>\nJimmy Buffett<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QVmc2e0Fh6k6Jtl7r2yOWw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDY7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/38fb847680583400fac2bdc439f6e8ad\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n O\u2019Connor-Arroyo \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nFamed for his laid-back lifestyle and island anthems, Jimmy Buffett<\/strong><\/a> was also a dedicated pilot. He accumulated nearly 1,500 flight hours and owned a diverse fleet of aircraft, including Dassault Falcons and a Grumman Albatross, according to Flying Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\nGisele B\u00fcndchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xddUhgIu9sX69NLqqnf8Eg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNTg7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/86540cb82610ed392b7fe5a65355c77b\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n Jaxon \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nSupermodel and activist Gisele B\u00fcndchen<\/strong><\/a> is more than a runway icon, she\u2019s also certified to fly. She earned her helicopter pilot\u2019s license in 2009, remarkably while seven months pregnant, as reported by The Boston Globe<\/a>.<\/p>\nB\u00fcndchen isn\u2019t afraid to break barriers, whether it\u2019s in fashion or aviation.<\/p>\n
John Travolta<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Fi0T29brrxsoy2aryB_X1A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/90ea0cbc1afd3733998c6c432188b90f\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nJohn Travolta<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s passion for flying matches his love for the silver screen. A fully certified pilot with thousands of flight hours, he houses his extensive aircraft collection at his Florida home, which features its own runway connecting directly to his front door, per Simple Flying<\/a>. His home is a true testament to aviation\u2019s integral role in his lifestyle.<\/p>\nTim McGraw<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lGAaZ_iVBZlFOWTnVVIvnw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/60d9302e3d80d4778a34ec8470831366\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n imageSPACE \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nCountry star Tim McGraw<\/strong><\/a> trades his cowboy hat for a pilot\u2019s headset whenever he flies. As a licensed private pilot, he owns two Cirrus planes and often pilots himself to music festivals and concerts., according to Simple Flying<\/a>. His piloting skills offer another glimpse into his dynamic life.<\/p>\nPrince Harry<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lLWPTXfHTbch3wMPAA7AGQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/8470c30438993e24431da842201a1e96\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nPrince Harry<\/strong><\/a> is widely recognized for his military service, including his experience piloting military helicopters. He became an Apache helicopter pilot after completing 18 months of intensive training in both the U.K. and the U.S., as reported by BBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Duke of Sussex established the Invictus Games in 2014, an international adaptive sports event for wounded and injured military personnel. His aviation experiences have influenced his fearless attitude toward life and service.<\/p>\n
Angelina Jolie<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/90LHyRllqtIpxreaWBzHzw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExNDU7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/745861046db86dbff6a1645498e1200c\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n Picjer \/ imageSPACE \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nAngelina Jolie<\/strong><\/a> infuses her adventurous spirit into her passion for aviation, flying planes herself during numerous humanitarian missions. She obtained her private pilot\u2019s license in 2004, motivated by her son Maddox\u2019s interest in aircraft, according to People<\/a>. The skies are just one more frontier for this powerhouse celebrity.<\/p>\nBrad Pitt<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2x90_Xd1Hg5pQbM8pdVnNw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyODA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/7d85781def5ab4947dad8645e986329f\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nBrad Pitt<\/strong><\/a> is not only an award-winning actor but also has a passion for aircraft. He obtained his private pilot\u2019s license in the 1990s and later earned his multi-engine rating, enabling him to pilot both single- and multi-engine planes, as reported by Metro Airport News<\/a>. His approach to aviation mirrors his drive for excellence in all endeavors.<\/p>\nZach Braff<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/c1SMQPaEMP1bbVV9ZBt0ww--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/9d58b87c56a910c1cb2c3a7b113fa021\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nScrubs star Zach Braff<\/strong><\/a> has a talent for storytelling across various platforms, from onscreen to stage and even in the air. Facing a fear of flying developed in adulthood, he took steps to overcome it by obtaining his private pilot\u2019s license in 2008, per In Flight Pilot Training<\/a>.<\/p>\nJames Franco<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/.3iMHPHSzOjb1EzsBhkZ1g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/a9453baa21225a33d442c3c0f280f16b\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n Stefano Costantino \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nJames Franco<\/strong><\/a> obtained his pilot\u2019s license while getting ready for his role as a World War I pilot in the 2006 movie Flyboys., according to Biography<\/a>.<\/p>\nMorgan Freeman<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oU7KzYAuifE1WVO37Lm4HQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/in_touch_weekly_articles_766\/5ab29a4dfb8a3c025a217271541c4ee7\"\/)
<\/span><\/div>\n INB \/ WENN \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nMorgan Freeman<\/strong><\/a>, a former U.S. Air Force serviceman, obtained his private pilot\u2019s license at age 65 and has since flown himself from his Mississippi home to various festivals and events, as reported by Business Jet Traveler<\/a>. His commitment to learning new skills is as impressive as his celebrated career.<\/p>\nThis story Meet the 11 Celebrity Pilots Who Soar the Skies on the Side<\/a> first appeared on InTouch Weekly<\/i><\/a>. Follow InTouch Weekly<\/strong> on Yahoo<\/strong><\/a> so you don\u2019t miss what\u2019s coming next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ready for takeoff? From blockbuster A-listers to royalty and music legends, these celebrities don\u2019t just shine on stage or screen, they also rule the skies as licensed pilots. Discover which stars have a passion for flying, stepping behind the controls of their own aircraft, and conquering new heights far above the red carpet. These famous […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2478184,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25173],"tags":[487722,33293],"class_list":["post-2478183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists","tag-licensed-pilot","tag-tom-cruise"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Meet-the-11-Celebrity-Pilots-Who-Soar-the-Skies-on.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2478183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2478183"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2478183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2478185,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2478183\/revisions\/2478185"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2478184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2478183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2478183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2478183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
LagenciaNews \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Known for his daredevil stunts, Tom Cruise<\/strong><\/a> is a bona fide aviation enthusiast and an accomplished pilot. He became a licensed pilot in 1994 and has since built up a personal fleet of aircraft, as reported by Screen Rant<\/a>. Off set, he\u2019s piloted everything from helicopters to fighter jets, sometimes even flying himself to movie premieres. Cruise\u2019s love for flight is just as legendary as his Hollywood legacy.<\/p>\n O\u2019Connor-Arroyo \/ AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Famed for his laid-back lifestyle and island anthems, Jimmy Buffett<\/strong><\/a> was also a dedicated pilot. He accumulated nearly 1,500 flight hours and owned a diverse fleet of aircraft, including Dassault Falcons and a Grumman Albatross, according to Flying Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jaxon \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Supermodel and activist Gisele B\u00fcndchen<\/strong><\/a> is more than a runway icon, she\u2019s also certified to fly. She earned her helicopter pilot\u2019s license in 2009, remarkably while seven months pregnant, as reported by The Boston Globe<\/a>.<\/p>\n B\u00fcndchen isn\u2019t afraid to break barriers, whether it\u2019s in fashion or aviation.<\/p>\n MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n John Travolta<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s passion for flying matches his love for the silver screen. A fully certified pilot with thousands of flight hours, he houses his extensive aircraft collection at his Florida home, which features its own runway connecting directly to his front door, per Simple Flying<\/a>. His home is a true testament to aviation\u2019s integral role in his lifestyle.<\/p>\n imageSPACE \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Country star Tim McGraw<\/strong><\/a> trades his cowboy hat for a pilot\u2019s headset whenever he flies. As a licensed private pilot, he owns two Cirrus planes and often pilots himself to music festivals and concerts., according to Simple Flying<\/a>. His piloting skills offer another glimpse into his dynamic life.<\/p>\n ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Prince Harry<\/strong><\/a> is widely recognized for his military service, including his experience piloting military helicopters. He became an Apache helicopter pilot after completing 18 months of intensive training in both the U.K. and the U.S., as reported by BBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Duke of Sussex established the Invictus Games in 2014, an international adaptive sports event for wounded and injured military personnel. His aviation experiences have influenced his fearless attitude toward life and service.<\/p>\n Picjer \/ imageSPACE \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Angelina Jolie<\/strong><\/a> infuses her adventurous spirit into her passion for aviation, flying planes herself during numerous humanitarian missions. She obtained her private pilot\u2019s license in 2004, motivated by her son Maddox\u2019s interest in aircraft, according to People<\/a>. The skies are just one more frontier for this powerhouse celebrity.<\/p>\n Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Brad Pitt<\/strong><\/a> is not only an award-winning actor but also has a passion for aircraft. He obtained his private pilot\u2019s license in the 1990s and later earned his multi-engine rating, enabling him to pilot both single- and multi-engine planes, as reported by Metro Airport News<\/a>. His approach to aviation mirrors his drive for excellence in all endeavors.<\/p>\n Xavier Collin \/ Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Scrubs star Zach Braff<\/strong><\/a> has a talent for storytelling across various platforms, from onscreen to stage and even in the air. Facing a fear of flying developed in adulthood, he took steps to overcome it by obtaining his private pilot\u2019s license in 2008, per In Flight Pilot Training<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stefano Costantino \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n James Franco<\/strong><\/a> obtained his pilot\u2019s license while getting ready for his role as a World War I pilot in the 2006 movie Flyboys., according to Biography<\/a>.<\/p>\n INB \/ WENN \/ MEGA<\/span><\/p>\n Morgan Freeman<\/strong><\/a>, a former U.S. Air Force serviceman, obtained his private pilot\u2019s license at age 65 and has since flown himself from his Mississippi home to various festivals and events, as reported by Business Jet Traveler<\/a>. His commitment to learning new skills is as impressive as his celebrated career.<\/p>\n This story Meet the 11 Celebrity Pilots Who Soar the Skies on the Side<\/a> first appeared on InTouch Weekly<\/i><\/a>. Follow InTouch Weekly<\/strong> on Yahoo<\/strong><\/a> so you don\u2019t miss what\u2019s coming next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ready for takeoff? From blockbuster A-listers to royalty and music legends, these celebrities don\u2019t just shine on stage or screen, they also rule the skies as licensed pilots. Discover which stars have a passion for flying, stepping behind the controls of their own aircraft, and conquering new heights far above the red carpet. 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