Overview
- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the measure Monday to retitle Palm Beach International as President Donald J. Trump International Airport with a target effective date of July 1, pending required steps.
- The FAA says it does not approve names but must update navigational charts and databases before the change appears in federal systems.
- A trademark agreement is required with the rights holder after a Trump‑affiliated entity filed intent‑to‑use applications for the airport name and the abbreviation DJT, while the Trump Organization says no royalties will be collected.
- HB 919 gives the state power to name major commercial airports and blocks local governments from renaming several other large Florida hubs such as Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Southwest Florida and Jacksonville.
- Rebranding costs remain a flashpoint, with a Senate recommendation of about $2.75 million for signage and systems and Democratic critics citing estimates closer to $5–5.5 million, and reports conflict on whether the PBI code would change to DJT.