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Florida Lawmakers Approve Renaming Palm Beach Airport for Trump
The $5.5 million name change awaits the governor's signature and FAA approval.
Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:33pm
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Florida lawmakers have approved a bill to rename the Palm Beach International Airport as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The legislation, which awaits the governor's signature, would change the name of the airport near Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach. The $5.5 million name change is expected to take effect in July if approved by the FAA.
Why it matters
The renaming of the airport is seen as a political move to honor the former president, who made Palm Beach his home. Critics argue the decision was made without proper public input from the local community, which has historically leaned Democratic but has seen a rightward shift in recent years.
The details
The legislation gives the state of Florida the power to name large commercial airports, allowing lawmakers to change the name of the Palm Beach International Airport while keeping the names of Florida's six other major airports the same. The Trump Organization also recently filed trademark applications seeking exclusive rights to use the president's name on airports and related services, though they claim this was not for profit but to protect against 'bad actors'.
- The Florida Senate approved the name change bill on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
- If signed into law by the governor, the name change is expected to take effect in July 2026.
The players
Ron DeSantis
The Republican governor of Florida who will decide whether to sign the bill into law.
Debbie Mayfield
The GOP state senator who sponsored the Senate bill to rename the airport.
Lois Frankel
A Democratic U.S. Representative whose district includes the Palm Beach International Airport, who has criticized the name change as 'misguided and unfair'.
The Trump Organization
The company that recently filed trademark applications seeking exclusive rights to use the president's name on airports and related services.
What’s next
If the governor signs the bill, the name change will require approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before it can take effect in July 2026.
The takeaway
The renaming of the Palm Beach International Airport is a politically charged move that highlights the continued influence of former President Trump, even after leaving office. The decision has drawn criticism from local Democrats who argue it was made without proper community input.
