politics

March 31, 2026

DeSantis signs legislation to rename Florida airport after Trump

Air travelers in Florida could soon be arriving and departing from President Donald J. Trump International Airport thanks to legislation signed on Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

DeSantis signs legislation to rename Florida airport after Trump

TL;DR

  • Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport.
  • The airport will be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
  • The bill was approved by the Florida House and Senate in February.
  • Final approval is pending from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • The renaming is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2026.
  • The estimated cost for new signage is $5.5 million.
  • The airport identifier may change from PBI to DJT.
  • State Rep. Meg Weinberger expressed excitement, calling Trump Florida's first president.
  • Rep. Brian Mast introduced federal legislation to codify the name change.
  • Eric Trump celebrated the governor's action on social media.

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