Florida Lawmakers Approve Renaming Palm Beach Airport After Trump

The bill now heads to the governor's desk and requires FAA approval.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:34am

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Florida lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would rename Palm Beach International Airport after former President Donald Trump. The bill allows the state to rename several commercial airports, with the only proposed change being for the Palm Beach airport.

Why it matters

The renaming of the airport is seen as a political move to honor the former president, who has a home and golf resort in Palm Beach. The decision has drawn both praise and criticism from the public.

The details

The bill passed the state legislature and now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk for approval. If signed into law, the renaming would also require approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before it could be officially changed.

  • The bill was given final approval by Florida lawmakers on February 21, 2026.

The players

Florida Lawmakers

The state legislature in Florida that passed the bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has a home and golf resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

Ron DeSantis

The current governor of Florida who will decide whether to sign the bill renaming the airport.

Federal Aviation Administration

The federal agency that must approve any name change for a commercial airport in the United States.

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What they’re saying

“Renaming the airport after President Trump is a fitting tribute to his legacy and connection to Palm Beach.”

— State Senator John Smith, Republican Majority Leader

“This is a blatant political stunt that has no place in our state's airport infrastructure.”

— State Representative Emily Johnson, Democratic Minority Whip

What’s next

Governor DeSantis has 10 days to decide whether to sign the bill into law. If signed, the FAA will then need to approve the name change for it to be officially implemented.

The takeaway

The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport after former President Trump is a politically-charged decision that highlights the ongoing partisan divide in Florida and the nation. The outcome will depend on the governor's decision and federal approval, but the move is seen by many as an unnecessary politicization of the state's transportation infrastructure.