Trump Palm Beach Airport Renaming Gains Traction

Florida lawmakers approve bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after former president.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 2:55pm

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If finalized by Florida's governor and the Federal Aviation Administration, Palm Beach International Airport would become the ninth commercial U.S. airport named after a president, joining hubs from New York to Houston. The name change would make Trump the first president to receive the honor while still in office.

Why it matters

The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport holds particular significance as it is located just minutes from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, which serves as his primary residence. The move has drawn some backlash from Democrats in Florida who cite concerns over the cost of rebranding and lack of community input.

The details

Florida's House and Senate have approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after former President Donald Trump. The name change would go into effect on July 1 if signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This would make Trump the ninth U.S. president to have an airport named after them, joining the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill and Hillary Clinton.

  • The Florida House and Senate have approved the bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport.
  • The name change would go into effect on July 1 if signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president whose name would be added to Palm Beach International Airport if the renaming is finalized.

Ron DeSantis

The governor of Florida who would need to sign the bill into law for the airport renaming to take effect.

Federal Aviation Administration

The federal agency that would need to approve the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport.

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