Palm Beach Airport Renamed for President Trump

Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 10, 2026, following a Florida law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in March. The change marks the first instance of a U.S. airport being named for a sitting president.

The renaming took effect after DeSantis signed the legislation, with the law becoming official on July 1 and the formal transition occurring on July 10. The airport's three-letter code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18. Officials stated the rebranding will be implemented in phases over several weeks, with both old and new signage present in the terminal during the transition. They emphasized that the name change is a branding update only and will not affect daily operations, ownership, or core services.

The project is estimated to cost up to $5.5 million for new signage and related updates, with $2.75 million allocated from the state's 2026-27 budget. The first aircraft to arrive under the new name was a Boeing 757 owned by the Trump Organization, often called Trump Force One, which landed at the airport shortly after 5 a.m. on July 10. Eric Trump, an executive vice president of the company, was on...