# Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to be Renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport in July 2026

_Mar 31 08:55_

Tags: Florida, safety & operations, industry news

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Donald J. Trump International Airport, effective July 1, 2026, pending FAA approval

## Summary

Florida lawmakers have passed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Donald J. Trump International Airport. The bill, introduced by Rep. Meg Weinberger, passed the state House (81-30) and Senate (25-11) before being signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in late March 2026. The new name is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, with approximately $5.5 million allocated for signage and branding updates. While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must still approve the change, it is expected to proceed smoothly. This follows similar efforts to rename other local landmarks, such as a stretch of Southern Boulevard, after the president

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/palm-beach-airport-renamed-donald-trump) — Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Will Be Renamed After Donald Trump

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