The name change is required by state law. On March 30, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation amending Section 332.0075, Florida Statutes: 

- preempting to the State of Florida the authority to name major commercial service airports, including Palm Beach International Airport (PBI);

- renaming PBI the “President Donald J. Trump International Airport”; and

- requiring the County to diligently pursue all required approvals/agreements to implement the name change, including obtaining approval of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and owner of the trademark authorizing its commercial use, and to timely commence signage and branding changes to maintain compliance with state law.

Final FAA approval is anticipated on July 9, 2026.

For more information: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/919.

The new airport name is subject to trademark protection. The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, as the owner and operator of the airport, entered into an agreement with the owners of the rights to the new airport name to safeguard the County’s interests by clearly outlining the parties’ roles, responsibilities and how the airport name may be used; ensure compliance with the state law mandating the name change; and protect the County from legal claims for unauthorized use, including claims for trademark infringement and violations of the rights of publicity. 

Although the required name change will become effective July 9, 2026, transition activities, including updates to signage, branding and public‑facing materials, will occur in phases. Airport operations and services will continue without interruption. 

No. The name change does not alter ownership, governance, legal status or operational control of the airport. Palm Beach County will continue to oversee all airport policies, finances and strategic decisions. This is a branding change only.

No. The airport remains committed to safe, efficient and customer‑focused operations. The name change does not modify our mission or core services.

The airport’s FAA locational identifier (LID) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) identifier are scheduled to be changed effective July 9, 2026. The FAA LID will be changed to “DJT.” The ICAO identifier will be changed to “KDJT.” Pilots and aviation partners will see the new codes reflected in FAA publications and aeronautical systems at that time. All required technical updates are being coordinated according to FAA procedures to ensure safety and continuity.  

In addition, the airport has been notified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that the airport’s IATA code will change effective Aug. 18, 2026. This change was initiated by IATA at the request of several airlines operating at the airport. The new IATA code will be reflected in airline reservation systems, ticketing, baggage tags and related industry platforms once the change takes effect.

The airport will continue to keep airlines, partners and the public informed throughout the transition via our website and social media platforms.

No. Airline operations, routes, schedules and customer services are unaffected. All airport functions will continue as normal.

The FAA locational identifier (LID), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) identifier and International Air Transport Association (IATA) code serve different purposes within the aviation industry. 

FAA LID and ICAO identifiers are used primarily by pilots, air traffic control and aviation operations for flight planning, navigation and technical systems. They tell pilots and aviation systems exactly where an airport or facility is within the aviation network and form part of the standardized infrastructure that supports the routing of aircraft. 

The IATA code is used primarily by airlines and passengers for ticketing, baggage handling and flight information displays. IATA codes identify the airport for travelers, airlines and the commercial side of aviation, not for navigation. Palm Beach International Airport's IATA code, "PBI," will be changing to "DJT" effective Aug. 18, 2026. 

Passengers searching for flights, checking baggage information or viewing airline schedules should continue to use the airport’s three-letter IATA code, “PBI” until the code changes on Aug. 18, 2026. After the IATA code change on Aug. 18, 2026, passengers should use the new three-letter IATA code, "DJT." This is the code commonly used by airlines, travel websites and passenger-facing systems. 

No. The transition will be funded by airport revenues or other airport funding sources. A state funding appropriation may also be provided to support the transition. 

While higher political visibility may support advocacy efforts for discretionary infrastructure funding and President Trump has publicly expressed support for continued improvements and modernization, the name change itself does not create or guarantee additional funding opportunities. While no new funding has been formally announced, the airport remains committed to pursuing all available funding opportunities to support the airport’s long-term growth, safety and passenger experience.

While we recognize that the required name change may be received in different ways by our passengers, we’re grateful for your continued support through this transition period.  We remain committed to serving all passengers and ensuring a positive travel experience. While some things may evolve over time, our core focus remains the same: providing a safe, reliable and welcoming airport experience. The people, service and convenience travelers have come to know and expect will continue to be at the heart of what we do. We value every passenger who chooses to travel through our airport and remain focused on delivering a consistent, high-quality experience for all.

Updated information will be shared on the airport’s official website and communication channels.