Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation Renaming Palm Beach International Airport After Donald Trump

HB 919: Palm Beach International Airport Renaming·March 30 – March 31, 2026

3 months ago

Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation Renaming Palm Beach International Airport After Donald Trump

The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport is enacted and set to take effect on July 1, 2026, pending Federal Aviation Administration approval and licensing agreements. A federal bill to change the airport's official tracking code to "DJT" is currently moving through the U.S. House of Representatives.

3 months ago

House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Update Palm Beach International Airport Tracking Code

H.R. 8054 was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to update the airport's tracking code.

H.R. 8054Renaming Palm Beach International Airport

4 months ago

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs HB 919 to Rename Palm Beach International Airport After Donald Trump

Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 919 into law, authorizing the transition to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport name.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

4 months ago

Political Leaders and National Media React as DeSantis Signs Palm Beach Airport Renaming Bill into Law

Political figures and national media outlets reacted to the official signing of the renaming legislation.

Spectacular. 🇺🇸

4 months ago

Florida Lawmakers Approve Palm Beach International Airport Renaming, Sparking National Debate

The Florida legislature passed the renaming measure, sparking significant national debate over the rebranding of the major landmark.

The Facts

Key Statements

TThe New York Times

“Governor Ron DeSantis signs legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, effective July 1 pending FAA approval.”

This confirms the specific effective date and the requirement for federal approval.

TThe Hill

“Governor DeSantis signs legislation renaming Palm Beach International Airport... and granting the state authority to name major commercial airports.”

This explains the legal shift in power regarding who names airports in Florida.

Policies

HB 919 is the state law authorizing the name change, while H.R. 8054 is a federal bill that would update the airport's official name and tracking code in national records.

Renaming Palm Beach International Airport

H.R. 8054