From the New York Times: Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed legislation on Monday to rename the largest airport in Palm Beach County as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, the latest effort to affix the Trump name to a civic institution.
The new state law will rebrand Palm Beach International Airport, which the president flies in and out of on his way to and from his nearby Mar-a-Lago estate. The name change, effective July 1, is subject to approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, according to the legislation.
The F.A.A. said in a statement late on Monday that it “does not approve airport name changes,” which it described as a local issue. Instead, the statement said that the agency “must complete some administrative tasks to include updating navigational charts and databases.”
Mr. DeSantis signed the law in private, with little fanfare — an unusual move for the governor, who typically holds public events to sign high-profile bills. A spokeswoman for the governor said a ceremonial signing would be held at a future date.
DeSantis doesn’t appear to have made any public comments about the airport’s name change as of this report.
Florida state Rep. Meg Weinberger (R) announced on Monday:
“It’s OFFICIAL! Governor @GovRonDeSantis has signed House Bill 919 to honor the greatest president of our lifetime, @realDonaldTrump, by renaming PBI to Donald J. Trump International Airport.
“This historic recognition celebrates a President who made Florida his home and saved our great Nation. Thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly to make this moment possible as we honor President Trump’s legacy and his extraordinary contributions to America.”
🚨 It’s OFFICIAL!
Governor @GovRonDeSantis has signed House Bill 919 to honor the greatest president of our lifetime, @realDonaldTrump, by renaming PBI to Donald J. Trump International Airport.
This historic recognition celebrates a President who made Florida his home and saved… pic.twitter.com/ooL4vEY3A0
— Megforflorida (@megforflorida) March 30, 2026
Eric Trump also wrote in a post on X, “Palm Beach International Airport is now officially…. “President Donald J. Trump International Airport!” Proud to have played a small role in making this happen. Huge thanks to @megforflorida, @GovRonDeSantis, @JamesUthmeierFL, and the overwhelming majority in the Florida House!”
Palm Beach International Airport is now officially…. “President Donald J. Trump International Airport!”
Proud to have played a small role in making this happen. Huge thanks to @megforflorida, @GovRonDeSantis, @JamesUthmeierFL, and the overwhelming majority in the Florida House! pic.twitter.com/Yi5LSdlDaT
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) March 30, 2026
Journalist Laura Loomer announced, “Not only is Palm Beach International Airport now officially President Donald J. Trump International Airport thanks to the work of my amazing friend Rep. Meg Weinberger @megforflorida, but the 3 letter airport code is being changed from PBI to DJT! Well deserved! Congratulations to President Trump, the greatest President we have ever had.”
Not only is Palm Beach International Airport now officially President Donald J. Trump International Airport thanks to the work of my amazing friend Rep. Meg Weinberger @megforflorida, but the 3 letter airport code is being changed from PBI to DJT!
Well deserved! Congratulations…
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) March 30, 2026
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