Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026, following legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in March 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]. The airport’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) code changed from PBI to DJT on the same day, while the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code change will take effect on August 18, 2026 [3, 4, 5, 8].
The renaming process is estimated to cost about $5.5 million, with the state of Florida contributing $2.75 million and the remainder covered by local airport budgets [3, 4, 5, 8]. Located near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, the airport’s name change complements the previous renaming of its main road to President Donald J. Trump Boulevard [1, 2, 10, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9].
Eric Trump, Donald Trump's son, marked the occasion by landing the family’s Boeing 757, known as 'Trump Force One,' at the newly named airport. "A beautiful day," Eric Trump said, calling his father "synonymous with Palm Beach and maybe all of Florida" [1, 2, 10, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]. He also stated, "There is no person who has done more for Florida and our country, and no one more deserving of this incredible honor" [8].
The renaming draws mixed reactions among locals and travelers. Corporate pilot Chris Bailey said, "Trump has certainly done enough to warrant a name of an airport," while doctor John Manov expressed opposition, saying, "Palm Beach is a better brand. People don’t really like Donald Trump. It seems in poor taste" [1]. Former President Trump called the new airport "one of the Greatest and Most Spectacular Airports anywhere in the World!" [2].
The renaming breaks a longstanding U.S. tradition against naming landmarks and currency after living presidents. Trump's name and image now appear on multiple U.S. landmarks, banknotes, and infrastructure projects. On July 9, the Donald J. Trump Bridge in Tennessee was unveiled by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who commented, "Now, everyone who follows those cars is going to go across the Donald J Trump Bridge on the I-40" [1, 2, 6, 7, 9]. The Donald J. Trump United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., was similarly renamed, with large posters of Trump displayed on government buildings [1, 2, 6, 9].
The airport’s IATA code is scheduled to officially switch from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026 [3, 4, 5, 8], marking the next step in fully implementing the renaming.
