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Palm Beach Airport Renamed for President Trump, Code Change Follows

Created at 18 Aug · 9:16 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Palm Beach International Airport has been officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The airport's three-letter code will also change from PBI to DJT, with the transition taking effect on August 18, 2026.

Key Numbers

89 years agoairport opened
3.0%passenger increase in 2025
40 daysperiod of differing airport codes

Who's Involved

Donald Trump
45th and 47th United States President
Ron DeSantis
Florida governor
Henry Harteveldt
airline industry analyst at Atmosphere Research Group
Palm Beach Airport Renamed for President Trump, Code Change Follows

↳ Why This Matters

The renaming of a major airport and the subsequent change in its IATA code highlight a significant political gesture and may cause temporary confusion for travelers, though systems are in place to mitigate operational issues.

Key facts

  • Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
  • The renaming took effect on July 9, 2026.
  • The airport's three-letter IATA code changed from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026.
  • This is the first time a U.S. airport has been named after a sitting president.

Palm Beach International Airport in Florida has been officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, a change that also includes a rare alteration of its three-letter airport code. The renaming, which took effect on July 9, 2026, marks the first time a United States airport has been named after a sitting president.

The airport's IATA code will transition from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026. For a period of 40 days, aviation authorities will use DJT while passengers and ticketing systems will continue to use PBI. Airline industry analysts note that systems are in place to manage this transition and ensure passengers and baggage reach the correct destination.

The renaming was approved by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. The airport, originally opened in 1936 as Morrison Field and later renamed Palm Beach International Airport in 1948, serves West Palm Beach and surrounding areas as the third-busiest airport in the Miami metropolitan area.

Frequently asked questions

The airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026.

The airport's three-letter code changed from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026.

Yes, it is the first time a United States airport has been named after a sitting president.

What Happens Next

01Passengers are advised to check itineraries for the new DJT code after August 18, 2026.

How It Developed

Florida lawmakers approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law.
The airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026.
The airport's three-letter code changed from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026.

Sources

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What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.The New York Times
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Florida's West Palm Beach airport is now named after Trump, but flyers ...cbsnews.com
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Palm Beach International Airport - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
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West Palm Beach Airport Code Officially Changing from PBI to DJTopenjaw.com

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