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Florida Moves to Rename Palm Beach Airport for Trump
The longtime New Yorker made Florida his official residence in 2019.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:30am
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The impending renaming of Palm Beach International Airport reflects former President Trump's enduring political influence in Florida, where he has made his home in recent years.Palm Beach TodayFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rechristen Palm Beach International Airport in honor of former President Donald Trump, who lives at his nearby Mar-a-Lago resort. The change is not immediate, as officials must still file a formal request with the Federal Aviation Administration, which must then update various databases. If approved, the change would take effect on July 1, and airport signage would need to be updated accordingly.
Why it matters
The renaming of the airport is seen as a political move to honor the former president, who has strong ties to Florida and made it his official residence in 2019 after previously living in New York City. The change is part of a broader effort by Florida Republicans to cement Trump's legacy in the state.
The details
Gov. DeSantis signed the bill on Monday, which will require officials to file a formal request with the FAA to change the airport's name. The FAA must then update its various databases, and if approved, the change would take effect on July 1. In addition, all airport signage would need to be updated to reflect the new name.
- Gov. DeSantis signed the bill on Monday, March 31, 2026.
- The change would take effect on July 1, 2026, if approved by the FAA.
The players
Ron DeSantis
The governor of Florida who signed the bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after former President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States who lives at his Mar-a-Lago resort near the Palm Beach International Airport, which is set to be renamed in his honor.
What’s next
The FAA must approve the formal request to change the airport's name, and then update its databases accordingly. If approved, the new name would take effect on July 1, 2026.
The takeaway
The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport is a political move by Florida Republicans to cement former President Trump's legacy in the state, where he has strong ties and made it his official residence in 2019.
