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Florida Renames Palm Beach Airport After Trump
Governor DeSantis signs bill to rebrand airport as 'Donald J. Trump International'
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:18am
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The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to honor the former president exposes the ongoing political influence of Donald Trump.Palm Beach TodayRepublican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation to rename the Palm Beach International Airport after former President Donald Trump. The decision follows Florida's approval last year of a plan to donate land in Miami for the site of Trump's presidential library. Trump, a native of New York, moved his primary residence to Florida in 2019 and has since lived at his Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach.
Why it matters
The renaming of the airport is the latest in a series of buildings, institutions, government programs, warships, and money to bear Trump's name since he left office. This reflects the continued political influence and branding power of the former president, even as he faces legal challenges and investigations.
The details
Before the name change can be finalized, a formal request must be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration to process the change in flight charting and navigation databases, and the airport signs must be physically updated. Last week, a Florida congressman also introduced legislation to change the airport's three-letter code from PBI to DJT to denote Trump's initials.
- On March 30, 2026, Governor DeSantis signed the legislation to rename the airport.
- In 2025, Florida approved a plan to donate a Miami property for the site of Trump's presidential library.
The players
Ron DeSantis
The Republican governor of Florida who signed the legislation to rename the Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump.
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States, who moved his primary residence to Florida in 2019 and has had his name affixed to various buildings, institutions, and government programs since leaving office.
Brian Mast
A Florida congressman who introduced legislation to change the airport's three-letter code from PBI to DJT to denote Trump's initials.
What they’re saying
“The decision to rename the airport after Trump follows Florida's approval last year of a plan to donate a downtown Miami property for the site of Trump's presidential library.”
— David Shepardson, Reporter
What’s next
Before the name change can be finalized, a formal request must be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration to process the change in flight charting and navigation databases, and the airport signs must be physically updated.
The takeaway
The renaming of the Palm Beach International Airport to honor the former president reflects the continued political influence and branding power of Donald Trump, even as he faces legal challenges and investigations. This is the latest in a series of buildings, institutions, and government programs to bear Trump's name since he left office.
