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Florida Funds Rename of Palm Beach Airport as FAA Sets July 9 Effective Date

The move ties state dollars to a politically charged rebrand that will change the airport’s public name and operational identifiers with legal challenges still pending.

Motorists will now notice on Thursday updated signage for President Donald J. Trump International Airport as the airport moves closer to its official name change on July 9, 2026. One of the most visible changes can be found along Interstate 95, where exit signs have been updated to reflect the airport's new name. (WPEC)
Motorists will now notice on Thursday updated signage for President Donald J. Trump International Airport as the airport moves closer to its official name change on July 9, 2026. One of the most visible changes can be found along Interstate 95, where exit signs have been updated to reflect the airport's new name. (WPEC)
Motorists will now notice on Thursday updated signage for President Donald J. Trump International Airport as the airport moves closer to its official name change on July 9, 2026. One of the most visible changes can be found along Interstate 95, where exit signs have been updated to reflect the airport's new name. (WPEC)

Overview

  • The Florida budget includes a $2.75 million appropriation to help pay for renaming Palm Beach International to President Donald J. Trump International Airport while airport officials estimate total rebrand costs near $5.5 million.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration issued formal guidance that the public name change will take effect on July 9 and that the airport’s ICAO/IATA codes will move from KPBI/PBI to KDJT/DJT.
  • Highway and airport signage have begun to be replaced and I‑95 exit signs now show the new name as officials roll out the rebrand in phases.
  • At least two lawsuits seek injunctions to stop the change, with one plaintiff arguing the state law usurped Palm Beach County’s home‑rule authority and raising aviation coordination and safety concerns.
  • The FAA warned operators to update certificates, manuals and information systems and said documents still listing PBI more than 90 days after July 9 could be noncompliant while the Trump Organization has trademarked names and says it will not take royalties.