Exploring John Travolta's Airport Home
John Travolta's home near Ocala, Florida is part house and part airport terminal — literally. Travolta is an avid aviator, and his aircraft collection includes a pristine Boeing 707 that he's restored in the livery of a vintage Quantas Airliner:
Naturally, he likes to be close to his airplanes — who doesn't? — which is why he's configured his home to provide easy access to the planes... and a nearby runway. Can you imagine? Wake up, grab some breakfast in the kitchen, and then stroll out the driveway and into your private 707... while still in your bathrobe and slippers!
Frankly, we might have gone with a more stylish design for the covered jetports --something sort of Googie, perhaps? On the other hand, the main house includes a small control tower, and that's always in fashion.
Anyhoo, an intrepid explorer recently took a drive through Travolta's aero-compound, and returned with some video footage. The quality isn't great, nor is the spelling, but that's not really the point, is it?
(Tip of the cap'n's cap: Fred!)
Neat stuff. What you failed to mention is Travolta is the only private citizen in the United States who owns a former Boeing 707, according to a 2003 Forbes Magazine story.
Posted by: Ari Herzog | 12 June 2008 at 08:52 AM
Looks like the local teens used the runway with the wrong vehicle -- basically launching off the end of the runway into the trees with a brand new fast car:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=4198416&page=1
Posted by: Josh J | 12 June 2008 at 11:03 AM
where is runway I dont see it
Posted by: gedop | 09 December 2008 at 05:42 AM
this is not a home to anyone who is balanced. that place is a mental institution. occupied or not. john you are a perfect example of a newly rich idiot..so terribly affected it's abolutely repulsive. you MUST refer to the action o eating to "DINING"!!!!!! I saw you blunder that mask on(ANOTHER PHONY) the oprah show. you caught yourself right in the middle of the word "eat-----=-" OH MY GOD AND quickly ahhhhhhh corrected it. to DINING!! we dine we dine WE DINE. how long can you keep up this facade--- i mean the whole deal???? the gayness the niceness the underseved acclaimation. maybe if you came out and got a real education----yu could finally feel comfort.
Posted by: jezebel | 14 January 2009 at 05:49 AM
Dear Mr. Travolta, Kelly and Ella Blue:
I just want you to know that I have been praying for you and your family. What happened to your family is something that no one should ever experience. My sister lost her 17 year old son (her only son) in a car accident, so I can say that I feel your pain. I pray that God will shine his beautiful face upon you and your family and give you peace. I have always admired you as an actor, dancer Mr. Travolta. But, I also admire you and your family as children of God and I sincerely can tell you that my heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless and carry you and yours in his hands. Sincerely, Magali Mohamed and family
Posted by: Magali Mohamed | 15 January 2009 at 01:28 AM
yo freakin' retard. you don't trespass on john travolta's property
Posted by: no | 21 January 2009 at 06:30 PM
Leave the man alone ,he worked, got paid is doing what he wants with his money. Let him live his life the way he wants don't be jealous of him ,just live your own life
Posted by: ntrider | 12 February 2009 at 03:03 PM
dear john Travolta my name is mariana
i would like to say im sorry about your son i know it hard to lose someone you love but his in pace now his not in pain anymore but your strong and i know he would want you to keep you and your family going you have alot going for you self and your little girl so listen to your heart john may god bless you.
write to me my email is mercadom624@aol.com
Posted by: mariana | 20 April 2009 at 09:56 PM
Dear Mr. Travolta and family
I am sorry for your loss, a lot of people can tell you they know how you feel, but most of them have never experience losing a child. they do mean well, but I know the pain that is with you, I lost my daughter in an accident and is very hard, but I do remember a saying when tears start to overtake me. Remember me sad, remember me happy, but if you remember me with tears do not remember me at all,I will always have these words in my heart and when I start to feel the pain of losing my daughter.I repeat them to myself and I start to look again to the future and the people that needs me here on earth. In my heart i will know I will see my daughter again when god calls on me.
Posted by: Rosa vasquez | 14 June 2009 at 03:40 PM
John dose not beleave in GOD or JESUS so don't waste your time, O'KAY. Pray for someone that belives .......
Posted by: c wynn | 24 June 2009 at 05:38 PM