- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enacted legislation in March to rename the airport after Trump.
- Palm Beach, Florida, renamed its airport to honor President Donald Trump on July 9, 2026, becoming the latest institution to adopt the Republican's identity.
- The airport's three-letter identifier code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18, according to the airport's website.
- Eric Trump stated, "I don't think there's anybody more synonymous with Palm Beach than Donald Trump in maybe all of Florida," highlighting Trump's connection to the area.
- Eric Trump and his family were aboard the first flight to land at the newly named airport, stating, "There's no way in hell I was letting UPS be the first plane to land."
- Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes.
- The Federal Aviation Administration authorized the name change to take effect Thursday, meaning it now officially identifies the airport as "DJT" instead of "PBI."
- The name change is controversial for several reasons and is now the subject of two separate local lawsuits.
- Airport officials have estimated the price tag at $5.5 million.
- The 2026-2027 budget that DeSantis signed into law last week allocates $2.75 million for the renaming.
Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2023, following legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.1
The airport's three-letter code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2023, as part of the renaming process.3
Eric Trump, who was aboard the first flight to land at the newly named airport, remarked, "I don't think there's anybody more synonymous with Palm Beach than Donald Trump in maybe all of Florida."2456
The renaming has sparked mixed reactions among travelers, with some supporting the honor while others preferred the previous name.
The change is seen as a significant nod to Trump's influence in Florida, where he has strong support, particularly in Palm Beach, home to his Mar-a-Lago resort.
The airport's new name is part of a broader trend of institutions adopting Trump's identity, and it marks the first time a sitting president has an airport named after him.
Legal experts have raised concerns about potential loopholes regarding trademark registrations associated with the name change, although the Trump Organization claims he will not receive royalties.9
The estimated cost of the renaming is around $5.5 million, with $2.75 million allocated for the project in the state budget.1011
The name change is currently the subject of two local lawsuits, reflecting the controversy surrounding the decision.
“The renaming reflects Trump's strong support in Florida, where his Mar-a-Lago resort is located. The airport's identifier will change from PBI to DJT on August 18, and the name change is currently subject to two local lawsuits.”
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