Florida Airport Officially Renamed in Honor of Trump

WHO:

Fox News - Eric Trump celebrated the airport's renaming by taking the first flight into the hub on Trump Force One.

CBS News - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law to change the airport name.

NPR - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the name change on social media.

NPR - The Trump Organization, managed by Trump and his family, is involved in trademark applications for the airport's new name.

WHAT:

NPR - The airport's rebranding will occur in phases "based on available funding," according to airport spokesperson Rebeca Krogman.

CBS News - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to take place over a period of time, with funding decisions going through the airport's normal budgeting process.

CBS News - The airport's website is encouraging passengers to continue using the code PBI until the official change happens in August.

CBS News - The airport serves over 8 million passengers annually.

CBS News - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million allocated in the 2026-2027 state budget signed by Governor DeSantis.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's rebranding will occur in phases "based on available funding," according to airport spokesperson Rebeca Krogman.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - Airlines have implemented "hard coding" into their systems to manage the transition to the new airport code DJT.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The official request to change the airport's IATA code from PBI to DJT came from major U.S. airlines serving the airport, including Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's website is encouraging passengers to continue using the code PBI until the official change happens in August.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport serves over 8 million passengers annually.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million allocated in the 2026-2027 state budget signed by Governor DeSantis.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The licensing agreement allows the county to use the name "President Donald J. Trump International Airport" for airport signage, merchandise, and more, while explicitly prohibiting Trump from receiving royalties or fees from airport merchandise sales.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The three trademark applications filed by DTTM Operations for the airport's new name include a wide variety of goods and services, such as watches, jewelry, collectible coins, and airport lounges.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to take place over a period of time, with funding decisions going through the airport's normal budgeting process.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's website is encouraging passengers to continue using the code PBI until the official change happens in August.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport serves over 8 million passengers annually.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million allocated in the 2026-2027 state budget signed by Governor DeSantis.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's rebranding will occur in phases "based on available funding," according to airport spokesperson Rebeca Krogman.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's official name change to President Donald J. Trump International Airport took effect on July 9.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport code will officially change from PBI to DJT on August 18, resulting in a 40-day period where the FAA code and passenger code will differ.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Palm Beach County board of commissioners voted 4-3 to approve a licensing agreement allowing the airport to use Trump's name, image, and likeness for advertising.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The licensing agreement prohibits Trump from receiving royalties, fees, or revenue from merchandise sales at the airport.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The name change is controversial and has led to two separate local lawsuits.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The name change was made to honor President Trump.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The renaming was initiated by a state law signed by Governor DeSantis.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million allocated in the 2026-2027 state budget signed by Governor DeSantis.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's website is encouraging passengers to continue using the code PBI until the official change happens in August.

Fox News - Eric Trump stated, "There's no way in hell I was letting UPS be the first plane to land," referring to the inaugural flight landing at the newly named airport.

NPR - The airport's rebranding will occur in phases "based on available funding," according to airport spokesperson Rebeca Krogman.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's official name change to President Donald J. Trump International Airport took effect on July 9.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport code will officially change from PBI to DJT on August 18, resulting in a 40-day period where the FAA code and passenger code will differ.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million allocated in the 2026-2027 state budget signed by Governor DeSantis.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Palm Beach County board of commissioners voted 4-3 to approve a licensing agreement allowing the airport to use Trump's name, image, and likeness for advertising.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The licensing agreement prohibits Trump from receiving royalties, fees, or revenue from merchandise sales at the airport.

CBS News - Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed to President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

CBS News - The airport code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18.

NPR - The airport serves over 8 million passengers annually.

NPR - The name change is controversial and has led to two separate local lawsuits.

NPR - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to cost $5.5 million.

WHERE:

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport is located in Palm Beach, Florida.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport is near Trump's oceanfront estate, Mar-a-Lago.

CBS News - The airport is located in Palm Beach, Florida.

NPR - The airport is near Trump's oceanfront estate, Mar-a-Lago.

WHEN:

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The name change took effect on a Thursday.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The airport code change will take effect on August 18.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Florida legislature passed the renaming legislation in February.

NPR - The airport's rebranding process is estimated to take place over a period of time, with funding decisions going through the airport's normal budgeting process.

CBS News - The name change took effect on a Thursday.

CBS News - The airport code change will take effect on August 18.

NPR - The Florida legislature passed the renaming legislation in February.

WHY:

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The name change is controversial and has led to two separate local lawsuits.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The name change was made to honor President Trump.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The name change is controversial and has led to two separate local lawsuits.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The name change was made to honor President Trump.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The renaming was initiated by a state law signed by Governor DeSantis.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The name change is controversial and has led to two separate local lawsuits.

NPR - The name change is controversial, with two separate local lawsuits currently addressing the issue.

CBS News - The name change was made to honor President Trump.

NPR - The renaming was initiated by a state law signed by Governor DeSantis.

HOW:

CBS News - The major U.S. airlines serving the airport, including Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest, requested the change of the airport's IATA code from PBI to DJT.

CBS News - The Federal Aviation Administration authorized the name change.

CBS News - Airlines have implemented "hard coding" into their systems to manage the transition.

CBS News - The Trump Organization filed multiple trademark applications for the new airport name.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The major U.S. airlines serving the airport, including Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest, requested the change of the airport's IATA code from PBI to DJT.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Federal Aviation Administration authorized the name change.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - Airlines have implemented "hard coding" into their systems to manage the transition.

[6:27 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Trump Organization filed multiple trademark applications for the new airport name.

NPR - The licensing agreement allows the county to use the name "President Donald J. Trump International Airport" for airport signage, merchandise, and more, while explicitly prohibiting Trump from receiving royalties or fees from airport merchandise sales.

CBS News - The Federal Aviation Administration authorized the name change.

CBS News - Airlines have implemented "hard coding" into their systems to manage the transition.

NPR - The Trump Organization filed multiple trademark applications for the new airport name.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 04:16 UTC)

The airport is set to undergo a rebranding process that will take place in phases, contingent on available funding, with an estimated cost of $5.5 million. Major U.S. airlines, including Delta and American Airlines, have requested a change of the airport's IATA code from PBI to DJT, and the Federal Aviation Administration has authorized this name change. Passengers are encouraged to continue using the code PBI until the official transition occurs in August, while the Trump Organization has filed multiple trademark applications for the new airport name.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 22:21 UTC)

The airport is set to undergo a rebranding process, changing its IATA code from PBI to DJT, a move initiated by major U.S. airlines like Delta and American Airlines, with the official change expected to take place in August. This rebranding, which aims to honor President Trump, will cost an estimated $5.5 million, with half of that amount already allocated in the state budget. While the airport's website encourages passengers to continue using the old code until the transition is complete, the name change has sparked controversy and led to two local lawsuits.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 19:24 UTC)

The airport in Palm Beach, Florida has officially changed its name to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, a decision made to honor Trump and initiated by a state law signed by Governor DeSantis. The rebranding process is estimated to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million allocated in the 2026-2027 state budget, and the airport's website is encouraging passengers to continue using the code PBI until the official change to DJT takes effect on August 18. This name change has sparked controversy, leading to two local lawsuits, while a licensing agreement allows the county to use Trump's name and image for advertising, though it prohibits him from receiving any royalties or fees from merchandise sales at the airport.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 17:38 UTC)

The rebranding of the airport to "President Donald J. Trump International Airport" is set to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million coming from the 2026-2027 state budget signed by Governor DeSantis. Passengers are encouraged to continue using the code PBI until the official name change takes place in August, despite the controversy surrounding the change, which has sparked two local lawsuits. The licensing agreement allows the county to use the new name for signage and merchandise, but it explicitly prohibits Trump from receiving any royalties or fees from those sales.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 15:57 UTC)

Eric Trump celebrated the renaming of the airport by taking the first flight into the hub on Trump Force One, stating, "There's no way in hell I was letting UPS be the first plane to land." The airport's rebranding will unfold in phases, depending on available funding, and is currently subject to two local lawsuits that have sparked controversy. According to airport spokesperson Rebeca Krogman, a licensing agreement permits the county to use the name "President Donald J. Trump International Airport" for signage and merchandise, but prohibits Trump from receiving any royalties or fees from those sales.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 13:54 UTC)

The airport has officially changed its name to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the new IATA code DJT set to take effect on August 18, creating a 40-day period where the FAA and passenger codes will differ. The rebranding process is estimated to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million allocated in the 2026-2027 state budget signed by Governor DeSantis, while the Palm Beach County board of commissioners approved a licensing agreement allowing the airport to use Trump's name and likeness for advertising, although he will not receive any royalties or fees from merchandise sales. Major U.S. airlines, including Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest, requested this change to the airport's IATA code.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 11:54 UTC)

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed a law renaming Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, a decision that has sparked controversy and led to two separate local lawsuits. The airport, which serves over 8 million passengers annually and is located near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, will see its airport code change from PBI to DJT on August 18, with the rebranding process estimated to cost $5.5 million. The name change was initiated by a state law and has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration, while the Trump Organization is actively involved in trademark applications for the new name.