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Florida Governor Signs Bill to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Trump
The new name will require administrative updates to aviation charts and databases.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:35am
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill passed by the state legislature to rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The new name change will require the airport to undertake administrative tasks such as updating navigational charts and databases.
Why it matters
The renaming of the airport is the latest effort by Florida Republicans to honor the former president, who has a residence in Palm Beach. This move is seen by some as a political gesture to appeal to Trump's base ahead of a potential 2024 presidential run.
The details
The bill to rename the airport was passed by the Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on March 31, 2026. The new name, 'President Donald J. Trump International Airport', will require the airport to update all of its signage, aviation charts, and digital databases to reflect the change.
- The Florida legislature passed the bill to rename the airport on March 29, 2026.
- Governor DeSantis signed the bill into law on March 31, 2026.
The players
Ron DeSantis
The current Governor of Florida who signed the bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States whose name will be added to the Palm Beach airport.
What they’re saying
“President Trump has done so much for Florida and this is a fitting tribute to his legacy.”
— Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida
What’s next
The airport will now begin the process of updating all signage, charts, and databases to reflect the new name 'President Donald J. Trump International Airport'.
The takeaway
The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport is the latest example of Florida Republicans' efforts to honor the legacy of former President Trump, who has a residence in the state. This move is seen as a political gesture to appeal to Trump's base ahead of a potential 2024 presidential run.
